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Pharmacology - Drug Interactions

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Explore the complexities of drug interactions in this 14-minute pharmacology video. Delve into the mechanisms of CYP450-mediated drug-drug interactions, including competitive, non-competitive, and irreversible inhibition. Learn about active and allosteric sites, binding affinity, intrinsic clearance, and various types of enzyme inhibition. Gain valuable insights into the risks associated with administering multiple drugs simultaneously and understand the importance of considering drug interactions in clinical practice. Perfect for medical students, pharmacists, and healthcare professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of pharmacology and improve patient safety.

Syllabus

Intro
Active Site and Allosteric Site
Binding Affinity
Intrinsic Clearance
Competitive Inhibition
Non-Competitive Inhibition
Mixed inhibition
Irreversible Inhibition

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Reviews

4.6 rating, based on 59 Class Central reviews

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  • Profile image for Bello Aliyu
    Bello Aliyu
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    I really enjoyed the Pharmacology course on Class Central. The lessons were clear and well-structured, making it easy to understand complex concepts. The instructor explained the drug mechanisms in a simple and engaging way. I especially liked the quizzes that helped reinforce my learning.
  • Neeraj Kishor Bhoi
    The course provided a clear understanding of drug interactions and their clinical importance. I learned how different drugs can affect each other’s absorption, metabolism, and therapeutic effects. The explanations were simple, practical, and useful for pharmacy students as well as healthcare professionals. Case-based examples and real-life applications made the concepts easier to understand and remember. Overall, this course improved my pharmacology knowledge and helped me better understand safe and effective medication use.
  • This course is absolutely diffrently designed for the students who are in science background with mixed concept of biochemistry and chemistry both. i like that.
  • Hrushikesh Wagh
    It's very informative and clear my dought...and also introduced with new concepts .The pharmacology course provides a strong foundation in understanding drug action, mechanisms, therapeutic uses, and adverse effects. It integrates basic science with clinical applications, helping students develop rational prescribing skills. Topics like pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug interactions are well covered. Practical sessions enhance knowledge of dosage forms and experimental techniques. However, the course can be intensive and requires consistent revision due to vast content. Overall, it is essential for healthcare professionals, especially pharmacists, as it builds critical thinking and supports safe and effective patient care.
  • Profile image for Gautami Kharage
    Gautami Kharage
    I sincerely thank you for providing such an insightful and well-structured Pharmacology and Drug Interactions review course. The content was clear, comprehensive, and highly relevant to my academic and professional growth. I especially appreciate the way complex concepts were explained in an easy-to-understand manner, which has greatly improved my understanding of drug mechanisms and interactions. This course has been extremely valuable in strengthening my knowledge and confidence in the subject. I am truly grateful for the effort and dedication put into designing this learning experience.
  • This course is really helpful, informative and needed.

    Includes main topics and much more.

    definetly recommendable.

    keep learning and growing,

    thank you.
  • Yusif Yahya Yusif Rahmtalla
    This is important vedio for basic concepts of general pharmacology including :
    V.max , Km
    Types of interaction as reversible and irreversible inhibition and precious differences between them.
  • Eze Uchenna Nwabunwanne
    This course is interesting and educative. I want to thank course instructor for providing independent insight on Drug-drug interaction
  • NAJWA SABALA
    Ce cours de pharmacologie sur les interactions médicamenteuses est très intéressant et bien expliqué. Les concepts sont présentés de manière claire et progressive, ce qui facilite la compréhension même des sujets complexes. Les exemples utilisés dans la vidéo aident à mieux comprendre l’importance des interactions entre les médicaments dans la pratique médicale. Je recommande ce cours aux étudiants en biologie et en santé.
  • Mirna Al Tarsha
    Good course the information very useful and the way of explanation great and clear and the mentod of explanation wonderful by using drawing and clarification .
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    Shweta
    I was very helpful and easy to understand the topic on drug interaction also able to analyse the effects
  • Profile image for Kumodini Gosavi
    Kumodini Gosavi
    It was a good course, they started with the basic which helped me to understand , they made every easy to understand and used animation which made it more sorted and smooth to understand
  • Mark Cyril Muema Lumumba
    Good and concise
    The Pharmacology course was both intellectually stimulating and highly practical, providing a solid foundation for understanding how drugs interact with the human body. It clearly explained core concepts such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug classifications, mechanisms of action, adverse effects, and clinical applications. The course successfully linked basic science to real-world patient care, making complex topics easier to grasp. Case discussions and examples enhanced critical thinking and clinical reasoning. Overall, the course strengthened my confidence in rational drug use and therapeutic decision-making, making it an essential and valuable component of my healthcare training.
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    Mahmoud Salah Deeb
    I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the doctor for this outstanding course. It was one of the most valuable courses I have attended, thanks to the clear explanations, well-structured content, and practical approach. The doctor demonstrated great expertise and professionalism, and created an engaging learning environment that encouraged discussion and questions. I gained a lot of useful knowledge and practical skills, and I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in this field. Thank you for your dedication and effort.
  • Muhammad Wajahat
    This is the basic knowledge I have studied in Lippincott pharmacology as well but this is well structured and well explained
  • Majid Alanzi
    Good to learn! Clear and useful course on pharmacology drug interactions. Easy to understand and very informative.
  • Raj Kumar
    In this course the knowledge about Phamacology drug interactions is very knowledgeable and it language is simple and effective. All pictures and diagrams was simple.So I can say that this course is good.
  • Profile image for Kritika Vishwakarma
    Kritika Vishwakarma
    It made me learn about pharmacology at easier level..it is definitely a good option for pharmacy individuals
  • Ismail Hossain
    Pharmacodynamics can more be explained on this lecture. It's only explain Drug Drug interaction but Totally Absence of Drug food Interaction whether Drug enhance its activity or declined whenever comes to contact with active site of receptor
  • Afzal Anjum
    It just awesome and pretty to get understand about Drug Drug interactions
    Different types of drug drug interactions like reversible and irreversible further know about the competative and non competative and mixed reactions

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