Drugs acting on Central Nervous System - Part 1
This course includes the study of neurohumoral transmission in central nervous system and actions of some drugs acting on this system. It explains the role of various neurotransmitters in physiology of CNS and reveals in detail the mechanism of action, pharmacological actions, therapeutic uses and adverse effects of CNS depressant drugs.
About The Course
Why Take This Course?
Basic understanding of the physiological processes undergoing in the central nervous system and the knowledge of the location, release and action of various neurotransmitters in CNS is very necessary to understand the pathophysiology of various CNS disorders. This course also covers the study of CNS depressant drugs and thus will be helpful in understanding the use of such drugs in anxiety and other mental disturbances. On completion of this course, the learner will be able to better understand the pharmacology of other drugs used for various CNS disorders.