This module is designed to develop a deep understanding of the core principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and toxicology, with a focus on how drugs interact with their targets and the mechanisms underlying these interactions.
It will explore molecular and cellular interactions, linking them to pharmacological and toxicological effects in patients, using selected case studies.
The content will also cover pharmacokinetic analysis, addressing the absorption, distribution, and elimination of drugs in therapeutic and clinical contexts.
Key toxicological principles, including clinical trials, dose-response relationships, and the concept of LD50, will be explained, as well as multi-drug interactions and their clinical management, particularly in relation to ageing populations and the influence of diverse genetic backgrounds.
