PHA 305 — Neuropharmacology- CNS Depressants and Stimulants
PHA department course · Nigerian universities
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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
recall neurotransmission in the Central Nervous System
explain the pathologies and treatment modalities of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Epilepsy, Schizophrenia and Depression
discuss the pharmacology of hypnotics and sedatives including alcohols, barbiturates, benzodiazepines and other non-barbiturates
explain prostaglandin synthesis and consequences of its blockade by NSAIDS to produce anti- inflammation, analgesia and antipyresis; and
Course contents
Introduction: Review of functional organisation of CNS Pharmacology of drugs used as hypnotics, sedatives, antipsychotics, mood stabiliing drugs, anticonvulsants and related disorders. Anxiolytic drugs. Tricyclic antidepressants and other CNS Stimulants and analeptics. Drugs used in Parkinson and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study PHA 305.