Pharmacology-Toxicology
Our catalogue of pharmocology is composed of an introductory module presenting general points in pharmacology / toxicology and five advanced modules.
| Modules | Topics addressed | Quiz | Number of pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic concepts in pharmacology / toxicology | Definitions History Fields of study Types and toxicity of Xenobiotics |
Yes | 14 pages |
| Pharmacokinetics | Transporters Absorption Distribution Metabolism or Biotransformation Excretion Pharmacokinetic parameters Drug delivery profiles |
Yes | 51 pages |
| Pharmacodynamics | Cell/ drug interactions (receptor & non-receptor mediated mechanisms) Binding studies Relationship between binding and effect Potency versus Efficacy Agonism and Antagonism Synergism and Potentiation Tolerance and Tachyphylaxis Adverse Drug Reactions Pharmacokinetic models |
Yes | 19 pages |
| Pharmacogenetics | Genetic factors involved in variable drug response Genetic polymorphisms in drug receptors Genetic polymorphisms in drug metabolizing enzymes Genetic polymorphisms in drug binding plasma proteins Genetic polymorphisms in drug transporters Disease- or treatment-modifying drug response Drug dosing and pharmacogenetics |
Yes | 22 pages |
| Chronopharmacology | Circadian timing system Chronopharmacokinetics Chronopharmacodynamics Circadian transcription factors & detoxification pathways Chronotherapeutics |
Yes | 13 pages |
| Toxicology | Toxicity mechanisms Risk characterization (toxicity testing and risk assessment.) Description of main groups of toxic agents (metals, pesticides,…) |
Yes | 58 pages |
| Ecopharmacovigilance | Classification & surveillance of pharmaceuticals Drug development procedure & ecological risk assessment Case studies: antibiotics, NSAIDs, carbamazepine |
No | 10 pages |