CTS 715 - Applied Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics for Clinicians

Institution:

Creighton University

Subject:

Clinical Translational Science

Description:

This course will prepare the clinician for individualized optimization of drug dosage based on a thorough understanding of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles. The clinical application of pharmacokinetics to specific drugs will be discussed through the presentation and solution of problems commonly encountered in the clinical practice setting. The process of using drug concentrations, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic criteria to optimize therapy in individual patients will be illustrated and reinforced through discussions of pertinent drugs and case examples. Finally, principles and the underlying mechanisms of drug-receptor interaction will be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.creighton.edu

Phone Number:

(402) 280-2700

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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