Medical Pharmacology II

Catalog description

This course continues the presentation of pharmaceutical management of systemic conditions in various organ systems. Ocular manifestation of systemic diseases and therapeutic co -management are taught. It includes discussions of topical, oral, and injectable medications, autonomic drugs, anesthetics, lubricants, and various diagnostic and therapeutic medications. Emphasis is placed on the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, cellular interactions, indications and contra -indications, dosages and ocular and sys temic toxicity of drugs used in the management of ocular conditions and associated systemic disease.