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NEUR-4064: Neuropharmacology

Description: Role of drugs affecting function of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Principles of pharmacology and biological mechanisms involved in pharmacokinetics (drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination, and toxicity). Neurotransmission in peripheral and central nervous systems. Major classes of drugs affecting the nervous system (antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, sedatives/hypnotics, analgesics, general and local anesthetics) and their mechanisms of action. Evaluate scientific findings of drug pharmacodynamics for major drug classes used to treat diseases of the nervous system.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: NEUR-2026

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 1

Average GPA: 3.71 (A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 82.10%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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