This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of pharmacology. Students learn about the pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion) and pharmacodynamics (mechanism of action, therapeutic effects, adverse effects) of the most commonly used prescription and over-the-counter drugs in North America. Emphasis is placed on those drugs most likely to influence the practice of chiropractic such as drugs for pain, inflammation, and muscle relaxation, as well as the drugs most often prescribed to treat common conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
- Instructor: Leslie Fuller