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The course aims to provide students with a solid foundation in general and special pharmacology, with particular focus on drug mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes, factors influencing therapeutic response, and major adverse drug reactions. Attention will also be devoted to the main classes of drugs most widely used in clinical practice and in emergency settings. Course Content General Pharmacology Principles of pharmacokinetics: absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of drugs; Principles of pharmacodynamics: general mechanisms of drug action; Factors influencing therapeutic efficacy; Adverse drug reactions. Special Pharmacology The most clinically relevant drug classes will be addressed, with specific reference to agents commonly employed in emergency medicine: Drugs acting on the Autonomic Nervous System; Drugs acting on the Central Nervous System (with special attention to anxiolytics and benzodiazepines); Antibiotics; Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs); Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs; Antiulcer agents; Antiemetic agents; Antihypertensive agents; Diuretics. Expected Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: Describe the fundamental principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; Identify the main factors influencing therapeutic response and associated adverse events; Demonstrate knowledge of the principal drug classes used in clinical practice and their applications in both general and emergency medicine.

For exam preparation, students are expected to rely primarily on the teaching material (slides) provided through the Moodle platform. To complement their study, the following textbooks are recommended: Whalen – Le basi della Farmacologia, 3rd edition, Zanichelli Di Giulio, Gorio, Carelli, Cella, Scaglione – Farmacologia generale e speciale. Per le lauree sanitarie, Piccin Note: For examination purposes, the topics and terminology presented during lectures and in the Moodle slides shall prevail. The recommended textbooks are intended to clarify concepts, broaden understanding, and support critical preparation.