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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
explain the role of COX and PGs in inflammation, pain and fever
identify the role of PGs in homeostatic regulation of gastric function, kidney function, vasoconstriction and platelet activation
describe basic pharmacology of the different classes of NSAIDs
discuss the rationale behind use of low-dose aspirin as prophylactic in CV disease
describe mechanism of salicylate toxicity caused by aspirin and its treatment
explain mechanism of acetaminophen poisoning and its treatment
Course contents
Pain and Analgesics. Narcotic analgesics opioid system. Receptors, endogenous ligands, signal transduction pathways, role in pain. Concept of opioid-induced tolerance, physical dependence, addiction and pseudo-addiction.
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study PCL 404.