Neuropsychopharmacology
Volledige vakbeschrijving
In the first part of the course the focus will be on the molecular and cellular biology of the nervous system. Focus will be the neurotransmission process, in particular the role of neurotransmitter receptors as a basis for understanding the mode of action of CNS drugs. The second part of the course will give an overview of the major classes of a number of CNS drugs: the hypnotics and sedatives, the anxiolytics, and the drugs used to treat CNS degenerative disorders. The pharmacology of these drugs will be put in the perspective of their clinical use. The final part of the course will be devoted to illicit drugs, their acute and long term effects, and their potential as medicines.Doelstellingen van dit vak
• To know the basic principles of neurotransmission & the basic mechanism of drug-receptor interaction • To understand the mechanism of action of the major groups of drugs acting in the central nervous system • To understand the major neurotransmitter systems in the brain and their role in cognitive and affective disorders and functions • To understand the pharmacotherapy of anxiety disorders, CNS degenerative disorders, ADHD • To understand the acute and long term effects of drugs of abuseAanbevolen literatuur
Journal articles, book(s) chapter(s).NEU2002
Periode 5
7 apr 2025
6 jun 2025
Studiepunten:
5.0Taal van de opleiding:
EngelsCoördinator:
- S. Jongen
Onderwijsmethode:
Lecture(s), PBLEvaluatiemethoden:
Attendance, Assignment, Presentation