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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
discuss concept needed in writing and interpreting drug prescription
describe the unique features of the ocular tissues that impact the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs
identify the different classes of ophthalmic drugs with examples, mechanism of action, indication(s), side/adverse effects, and dosing
identify ocular manifestations of the side/adverse effects of systemically administered drugs
discuss basic principles and precautions in the use of ophthalmic diagnostic drugs Allied Health Sciences 525 New
describe route of administration of ophthalmic drugs and the different formulations of ophthalmic drugs; and
Course contents
Principles of ocular pharmacology and prescription writing. Adrenergic: agonist and antagonist. Cholinergic: agonist and antagonist. Anti-glaucoma drugs. Ocular (topical/local) anesthetics. Choice and administration of diagnostic and prophylactic ophthalmic drugs. Anti-allergic drugs; Anti-inflammatory drugs; Anti-infective preparations.
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study OPT 411.