Identify therapeutic effects, adverse reactions, and side effects of the 100 most widely used drugs
Familiarize yourself with various classes of drugs and their specific representatives
About this course:
This course introduces students to the mechanisms underlying the action of various classes of drugs and their receptor targets in the body. An overview of the most widely used drugs provides insight into their therapeutic effects, clinical indications, adverse reactions and drug interactions.
Prerequisites
PHYSCI X 452.6 Foundations in Human Physiology or successful completion of an introductory college-level physiology course.
Midterm and final exams are proctored online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/speakers, and webcam.
Enrollment deadline: January 10, 2025. Internet access required. Materials required.
Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to mentalhealth@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.
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