PHRM30003: Updated 2024 drug class list including Mechanism of Action & Adverse Effects

Description

This document provides an informative and current (2024) drug list for PHRM30003, featuring concise explanations of each drug's mechanism of action and associated side effects. It aims to aid your preparation for MST 1, 2 and the final exam, efficiently. The drug list is divided into the 5 blocks taught within the subject and sub-divided into the weekly topics covered (from week 1-12) 👇🏻 Block 1: Factors affecting drug responses in humans (week 1-2 content) - Pain + Nociception Block 2: Targeting inflammation and the immune system (week 3-5 content) - Allergies + Inflammation - Immunostimulatory therapies - Immunosuppressant therapies Block 3: Therapeutic application of selective toxicity (week 6-7 content) - Anti-bacterials - Targeting influenza - Targeting Herpes - Targeting HIV - Targeting cancer mutations - Cytotoxic cancer chemotherapy Block 4: Managing respiratory diseases (week 8-9 content) - Asthma + COPD - Cystic Fibrosis Block 5: Managing cardiovascular diseases and risk factors (week 10-12 content) - Hypertension - Diabetes - Dyslipidemia - Cardiovascular - Obesity PLEASE NOTE: *Drugs that do not have adverse effects (, not discussed in the subject) are denoted as NA *Please DO NOT PLAGIARISE otherwise academic penalties will be issued Best of luck!