Overview
This course introduces
the students to the methods used in drug development, including:
- The general methods used to screen a new drug and to determine its efficacy
using biological organisms.
- The general methods that are used in the examination and bio-calibration of
drugs that act on different systems of the body: nervous system, cardiovascular
system, digestive system...etc
- Introducing the students to the clinical stages of drug testing.
Course outlines:
- introduction for bioassay and general methods for drug screening.
- methods for bioassay of drugs such as drugs affecting the central and autonomic nervous system, the cardiovascular system, and the digestive system, in addition to diuretics and hormones.
- Pre-clinical and clinical stages of drug screening.
Intended learning outcomes
At the end of the course,
it is expected that the student should:
- Have sufficient skills and knowledge needed for the development of new drugs.
- Have knowledge of the methods used for biological testing of drugs acting
on the autonomic nervous system, hormones, and the central nervous system.
- Have knowledge of the methods used for biological testing of drugs acting
on the circulatory system, diuretics, and digestive system.
- The student will be familiar with the pre-clinical and clinical stages of
drug testing.
Teaching and learning methods
- Lectures
- Laboratory
activities
- Group discussion
Methods of assessments
The students' knowledge and performance about the
studied topics are assessed throughout the study period. These assessment
methods include:
- quizzes and discussion sessions.
- practical and oral exams.
- written exams.
References
Essentials of Bioassay and Screening of Drugs. Elhwuegi AS and Ahmed SS. Dar-Alhikma. Malta
