Pharmacology 2

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Clinical Pharmacology will address the main pharmacologic groups prescribed by dentists. This course will cover anti-infective agents that include antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals; central analgesics (opioids) and sedatives as well as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, and corticosteroids. Rules and regulations of safe prescribing will be taught along each of the above-mentioned topics. Upon completion, students should have a good understanding for effective prescribing rules, identify indications, drug-drug interactions, and adverse effects for various drug groups.