This course will introduce students to the pathophysiology of infectious diseases and cancer in general and their pharmacological treatment. Particular emphasis will be laid on the mechanisms of action, medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, impact of pharmacogenomics on medication therapy, adverse effects and drug-drug interaction of the various drugs used in the treatment of course related disorders. In addition, students will be exposed to appropriate supportive care drugs that are required for the management of adverse effects associated with some of the specific cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
Prerequisite Courses