Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will be able to know the main molecules of the different pharmacological classes of organic drugs (INN, chemical structure, some trade names) as well as their mechanism of action (in relation with their structure-activity). Toxicology, pharmacology and pharmacovigilance are also covered.

Goals

The objectives of the course are to familiarise the student with the active ingredients of drugs, their chemical structures, their origin and their field of use. Biosynthetic drugs will not be covered.

Content

All classes of drugs will be reviewed with a particular focus on the most common and/or recent drugs or pharmacological classes. Within each class, a description of the origin, design, evolution and field of application of the main molecules will be given. Some examples of synthesis and physicochemical properties will be provided.

Teaching methods

The student will be provided with full course notes. Sample examination questions will be provided at the end of each chapter of the course.

Assessment method

The assessment will take the form of an oral examination before a jury after written preparation. To access the oral assessment, the student must pass a written MCQ assessment (with no negative points). If the mark obtained in the MCQ is less than 10/20, the student will not be able to take the oral assessment of UE MPHAB314.

Language of instruction

French