CH-602 / 1 credit

Teacher(s): Diviani Dario, Hummler Beermann Edith, Kellenberger Stephan Beat

Language: English

Remark: Next time Spring 25


Frequency

Every year

Summary

The aim of this course is two-fold: - to describe the molecular properties of some important drug targets - to illustrate some applications of drugs active at the nervous and cardiovascular systems.

Content

Basic principles of drug action at the cardiovascular system

  1. Molecular pharmacology of ion channels
  2. Pharmacology of the autonomous nervous system
  3. Pharmacology of the autonomous nervous system II
  4. Pharmacology of hemostasis and thrombosis
  5. Cardiac insufficiency
  6. Lipid-lowering drugs
  7. Cardiac toxicity of drugs

 

Keywords

drug action

Assessment methods

2021: Written research report on a topic chosen by the teacher

Resources

Moodle Link

In the programs

  • Number of places: 15
  • Exam form: Written (session free)
  • Subject examined: Basic principles of drug action at the cardiovascular system
  • Lecture: 14 Hour(s)
  • Type: optional
  • Number of places: 15
  • Exam form: Written (session free)
  • Subject examined: Basic principles of drug action at the cardiovascular system
  • Lecture: 14 Hour(s)
  • Type: optional

Reference week

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