Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy

The course aims to prepare the student to understand the pharmacological basis of the therapy and the pharmacological profiles of the most commonly used drugs. Every single topic will be treated in terms of the pathophysiological description of the disease, the mechanism of action of the mainly used drugs and their profile of side effects.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate that he/she has understood the pharmacological profile and the rationale for each drug, demonstrating the ability to assess the benefit/risk ratio inherent to their use.