Module #1 Introduction to Pharmacology Overview of pharmacology, importance of understanding drug interactions and mechanisms of action
Module #2 Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Basic principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and receptor binding
Module #3 Drug-Receptor Interactions Types of receptor interactions, agonists, antagonists, partial agonists, and inverse agonists
Module #4 Enzyme Kinetics and Inhibition Principles of enzyme kinetics, types of inhibition, competitive, non-competitive, uncompetitive, and irreversible inhibition
Module #5 Cytochrome P450 Enzymes Overview of cytochrome P450 enzymes, importance in drug metabolism, and genetic polymorphisms
Module #6 Drug-Drug Interactions Introduction to drug-drug interactions, types of interactions, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions
Module #7 Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacogenetics Introduction to pharmacogenomics and pharmacogenetics, genetic variations and drug response
Module #8 Mechanisms of Drug Action Overview of mechanisms of drug action, receptor-mediated, non-receptor-mediated, and enzyme-mediated mechanisms
Module #9 Central Nervous System (CNS) Drugs Mechanisms of action of CNS drugs, antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, and sedatives
Module #10 Cardiovascular Drugs Mechanisms of action of cardiovascular drugs, antihypertensives, anti-anginals, and anti-arrhythmics
Module #11 Respiratory Drugs Mechanisms of action of respiratory drugs, bronchodilators, anti-inflammatory agents, and cough medications
Module #12 Gastrointestinal Drugs Mechanisms of action of gastrointestinal drugs, anti-acid reflux medications, anti-diarrheal agents, and anti-emetics
Module #13 Infectious Disease Drugs Mechanisms of action of infectious disease drugs, antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics
Module #14 Cancer Chemotherapy Mechanisms of action of cancer chemotherapeutic agents, alkylating agents, antimetabolites, and natural products
Module #15 Hormone-Based Therapies Mechanisms of action of hormone-based therapies, estrogens, androgens, thyroid hormones, and insulin
Module #16 Toxicology and Adverse Drug Reactions Principles of toxicology, types of adverse drug reactions, and management of adverse events
Module #17 Food-Drug Interactions Introduction to food-drug interactions, effects of food on drug absorption and metabolism
Module #18 Herbal-Drug Interactions Introduction to herbal-drug interactions, common herbal products, and potential interactions
Module #19 Case Studies in Drug Interactions Real-life case studies of drug interactions, examples of adverse events, and management strategies
Module #20 Personalized Medicine and Pharmacogenomics Applications of pharmacogenomics in personalized medicine, genetic testing, and precision medicine
Module #21 Designing Safe and Effective Drug Regimens Strategies for designing safe and effective drug regimens, considering patient-specific factors and drug interactions
Module #22 Regulatory Aspects of Drug Development Overview of regulatory agencies, drug approval process, and post-marketing surveillance
Module #23 Bioavailability and Bioequivalence Principles of bioavailability and bioequivalence, importance in drug development and regulatory approvals
Module #24 Drug Delivery Systems Overview of drug delivery systems, oral, parenteral, and topical routes of administration
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Drug Interaction and Mechanism of Action career
