Medicine and Pharmacology
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
To Know the principles of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and the main drug interactions.
To Know the relevant human pathologies in the internal medicine field and their therapeutic approach.
To Know the mechanisms of action and the side effects of the main classes of drugs.
To Know the mechanisms of action and the effects of the substances of abuse.
To Know the concept of pharmacovigilance.
To Know the relevant human pathologies in the internal medicine field and their therapeutic approach.
To Know the mechanisms of action and the side effects of the main classes of drugs.
To Know the mechanisms of action and the effects of the substances of abuse.
To Know the concept of pharmacovigilance.
Expected learning outcomes
The student will describe the etiopathogenetic and pathophysiological mechanisms of diseases relevant to Internal Medicine, the signs and symptoms of presentation, the diagnostic and therapeutic indications and the relative urgency, and the differential diagnosis through an inductive-deductive process that begins from presenting symptoms and signs of disease.
It will list and describe the main classes of drugs and their active ingredients.
It will describe the indication, the expected effect, the undesirable effects and the interactions of the active components.
Describe the mechanisms of action and the effects of substances of abuse.
It will explain the mechanisms of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, in particular the mechanisms of action of drugs, of the factors that influence the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs.
It will explain the concept of pharmacovigilance and pharmacogenetics.
It will list and describe the main classes of drugs and their active ingredients.
It will describe the indication, the expected effect, the undesirable effects and the interactions of the active components.
Describe the mechanisms of action and the effects of substances of abuse.
It will explain the mechanisms of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, in particular the mechanisms of action of drugs, of the factors that influence the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs.
It will explain the concept of pharmacovigilance and pharmacogenetics.
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Sezione: Cernusco SN
Modules or teaching units
Internal medicine
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professors:
D'Angelo Francesco, De Monte Andrea
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Nisoli Enzo
Sezione: Cesano Boscone
Modules or teaching units
Internal medicine
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professors:
Beretta Mauro, Giardini Gianluca Vittorio
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Cella Silvano Gabriele
Sezione: Crema
Course syllabus
The syllabus is shared with the following courses:
- [D64-9](https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/of/af202600000d64-9)
- [D64-9](https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/of/af202600000d64-9)
Modules or teaching units
Internal medicine
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professors:
Baldassarre Damiano, Coggi Daniela
Sezione: Don Gnocchi
Modules or teaching units
Internal medicine
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professors:
Devalle Guya Giuseppina, Gnocchi Pierluigi Carlo
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professors:
Antonucci Flavia, Bifari Francesco
Sezione: Fatebenefratelli
Modules or teaching units
Internal medicine
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professors:
Brucato Antonio Luca, Tombetti Enrico
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Sezione: IEO
Modules or teaching units
Internal medicine
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Trapani Dario
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Baldassarre Damiano
Sezione: INT
Modules or teaching units
Internal medicine
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professors:
Cattaneo Maria Grazia, De Palma Clara
Sezione: Lodi
Modules or teaching units
Internal medicine
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Sezione: Magenta
Modules or teaching units
Internal medicine
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professors:
Di Toma Luca Francesco, Galliano Marco
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Sezione: Niguarda
Modules or teaching units
Internal medicine
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professors:
La Mura Vincenzo, Solbiati Monica
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professors:
Antonucci Flavia, Danesi Romano
Sezione: Policlinico
Modules or teaching units
Internal medicine
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professors:
Costantino Giorgio Massimiliano, Tobaldini Eleonora
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Rigamonti Antonello Emilio
Sezione: Rho
Modules or teaching units
Internal medicine
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
De Angelis Giuseppe
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professors:
Bollina Roberto, Molteni Raffaella
Sezione: Sacco
Modules or teaching units
Internal medicine
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professors:
Carnovale Carla, Clementi Emilio Giuseppe Ignazio
Sezione: San Carlo
Course syllabus
The syllabus is shared with the following courses:
- [D64-9](https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/of/af202600000d64-9)
- [D64-9](https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/of/af202600000d64-9)
Modules or teaching units
Internal medicine
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Cella Silvano Gabriele
Sezione: San Donato
Modules or teaching units
Internal medicine
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professors:
Gualtierotti Roberta, Lombardi Rosa
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Baldassarre Damiano
Sezione: San Giuseppe
Modules or teaching units
Internal medicine
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Harari Sergio Alfonso
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professors:
Brunialti Electra Athena Salome', Ciana Paolo
Sezione: San Paolo
Modules or teaching units
Internal medicine
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Lesma Elena Anna
Professor(s)
Reception:
from 2pm to 4pm tuesday, wednesday, thursday
At the Oncology Department - Rho Hospital - corso Europa 250
Reception:
Dept. Biomedical and Clinical Science-H Sacco
Reception:
Friday 10:00-12:30 a.m.
Department of Health Sciences, Via Antonio di Rudinì 8
Reception:
on appointment to be organised via e-mail
"Palazzina LITA-Vialba"
Reception:
On Thursdays, at 3 p.m.
CET, via Pace 9 Milano, Pad 2, first floor
Reception:
On appointment (send an email)
Exercise Medicine Units, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, via Pier Lombardo 22
Reception:
meeting appointment to be scheduled by email
ex-Department of Medical Pharmacology, via L. Vanvitelli 32 - 20129 Milan - New Building, Third Floor