Clinical Pharmacology and Psychopharmacology in Complex Patients

A.Y. 2025/2026
6
Max ECTS
42
Overall hours
SSD
BIO/14 MED/25
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
Undefined
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined
Single course

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Course syllabus
Introduction to clinical pharmacology Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics Mechanisms of drug action Factors influencing drug response Introduction to psychopharmacology Classification of psychotropic drugs Antidepressants, anxiolytics, and antipsychotics Drugs for bipolar disorder and other neuropsychiatric conditions Definition of a complex patient Integrated approach to comorbidity management Pharmacotherapy in chronic diseases: oncological, cardiovascular, metabolic, neurodegenerative, and aging-related Monitoring and adjusting pharmacological therapy Types of drug interactions Effects of drug interactions in patients undergoing polytherapy Strategies to prevent and manage drug interactions Drug approval process Phases of drug research and development Elements of pharmacovigilance Managing adverse effects and reporting Pharmacological treatment of main psychiatric disorders
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of human physiology and pathophysiology. Biochemistry and molecular biology. Fundamentals of clinical medicine. Basics of neuroscience.
Teaching methods
Lectures, Clinical case analysis, Use of telematic supports
Teaching Resources
Brunton, L. L., Hilal-Dandan, R., & Knollmann, B. C. (Eds.). (2017). Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics (13th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Assessment methods and Criteria
written test
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY
MED/25 - PSYCHIATRY
Lessons: 42 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
by appointment (phone, e-mail)