PPT-MM Pharmacology Weekend PARKINSONIAN DRUGS, ALZHEIMER’S & ANTIDEPRESSANTS

LIA CHAUHAN 240319 SAF G34 LEARNING OBJECTIVES PD neuropathology Identify the dopaminergic pathway in the brain which degenerates amp how the loss of DA triggers the motor clinical symptoms and explain which other neuronal pathways are affected in PD amp what is the underlying pathological process . Antidepressants. Antidepressants. Primarily used to relieve symptoms of depression. Can also help patients with anxiety disorders. Not indicated for uncomplicated bereavement. Antidepressant Groups. Tricyclic antidepressants. Pharmacological Management of Behavioral Problems. Or just take one myself?. Dr. Gordon Thomas. Geriatric Psychiatrist. Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. Psychotropic drugs. Part of the overall approach. Dr. SA . Ziai. Pharmacology. Pharmacology . can be defined as the study of substances that interact with living systems through chemical processes, especially by binding to regulatory molecules and activating or inhibiting normal body processes. . Drug Abuse II: Alcohol. Alcohol. Most commonly used and abused psychoactive agent in the United States. Some therapeutic use. Primarily used for nonmedical purposes. Moderate consumption: prolongs life, reduces risk of dementia and cardiovascular disorders. Dr A.Shyam Sundar,. Associate Professor in Pharmacology,. University of Nizwa,. Sultanate of Oman. OVERVIEW. Asthma. is a reversible obstructive disease of the lower airway.. With asthma, there is increasing airway obstruction caused by bronchoconstriction, inflammation and edema of the lining of the bronchioles, and the production of thick mucus that can plug the airway.. UNIT INSTRUCTIONAL OUTCOMES:. At the end of this unit, the student should be able to,. List drugs used in the treatment of respiratory disorders. Recall vital information about the drugs used in respiratory disorders. Dr. . A.Shyam. . Sundar. ,. Associate Professor in Pharmacology,. University of Nizwa,. Sultanate of Oman. OVERVIEW. Asthma. is a reversible obstructive disease of the lower airway.. With asthma, there is increasing airway obstruction caused by bronchoconstriction, inflammation and edema of the lining of the bronchioles, and the production of thick mucus that can plug the airway.. applications of pharmacologyA colorized image of a sagittal section of rat brain with regions of separate TASK-1 greenor TASK-3 red expression and areas of overlapping TASK-1 and TASK-3 expressionyell Opioid analgesics. Antidepressant drugs. Antipsychotic drugs. Antidepressant drugs. Pathophysiology of Major Depression. Classification of antidepressant drugs. Therapeutics . uses and adverse effects . ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF PHARMACOLOGY. . Notes for . Students. T. his study material is exclusively for students of general medicine and stomatology in Pharmacology I course. It contains only basic notes of discussed topics, which should be completed with more details and actual information during practical courses to make a complete material for test or exam studies. Which means that without your own notes from the lesson this presentation IS NOT SUFFICIENT for proper preparation for neither tests in . By . . Prof. Abdulqader Alhaider. . Definition of Affected Disorders. Either . Depression. or . mania. . Incidence:. Depression is a chronic and recurrent illness that can affect at least 20% of the population at some period in their lifetime. An estimated . Outline common routes of administration of drugs to the eye . . . Discuss the pharmacokinetics of drugs applied topically to the eye . . Classify drugs used for treatment of disorders of the eye . Topics. Introduction, historical development, branches and scope of Pharmacology. Sources and nature of drugs. Pharmacological terms and definitions, nomenclature of drugs. . Principles of drug activity: Pharmacokinetics - Routes of drug...