๐ Step 1. Curriculum Coverage
๐ Pharmacology
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- Neurotransmitters, neuromodulators and neurotropic/neurotrophic factors.
- Bloodโbrain barrier and its clinical significance.
- Principal CNS neurotransmitters and their receptors.
- Voltage-gated ion channels.
- Ligand-gated/ionotropic receptors.
- Metabotropic receptors.
- Broad classification of CNS drugs.
- Classification of CNS stimulants.
- Respiratory analeptics: doxapram and nikethamide โ mechanism, uses and adverse effects.
- Methylxanthines: theophylline, caffeine and theobromine โ mechanism, uses and adverse effects.
- Sibutramine: mechanism and clinical use.
