This unit addresses drug types used to treat a variety of medical conditions which osteopaths may encounter in their clinical practice. These include drugs used in the treatment of skin and respiratory conditions; drugs used for treating hypertension and angina (adrenoreceptor blockers, anticoagulants and lipid-lowering drugs); and those with other vascular effects like 5-HT agonists and sympathomimetic. Newest approaches in pharmacological treatments of endocrine disorders (including diabetes mellitus) and neoplasms are all considered. Pharmacological treatments for central nervous disorders (like epilepsy and Parkinson’s) and mental disorders include hypnotics, anxiolytics, antidepressants and other drugs used in CNS & psychiatric disorders. In addition to studying the therapeutic use of drugs, students will investigate recreational drugs and the effects of substance abuse.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.