Neuropharmacology
How drugs act on the nervous system, from receptors to therapeutic use.
NEUR-410 Year 4 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Neuroscience
Course content
- 1Principles of drug action in the brainComing
- 2The blood-brain barrierComing
- 3Acetylcholine systemsComing
- 4Glutamate and GABAComing
- 5DopamineComing
- 6Serotonin and norepinephrineComing
- 7Opioids and painComing
- 8Anesthetics and sedativesComing
- 9Antidepressants and mood stabilizersComing
- 10AntipsychoticsComing
- 11Drugs of abuse and addictionComing
- 12Developing a new neurological drugComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
How drugs act on the nervous system, from receptors to therapeutic use.
Part of the Science stream, typically taken in year 4.