This course delves into the theory and principles surrounding the safe and proper usage, as well as storage, of anesthesia medications. It provides an in-depth examination of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics governing the drugs employed in anesthesia and analgesia. A significant focus lies on accurately identifying these medications by both their trade and generic names, understanding their fundamental pharmacological actions, and their clinical applications.
Moreover, the course presents fundamental pharmacological principles, elucidating concepts such as drug mechanisms of action, receptors, metabolism, excretion, toxicity, and side effects commonly observed in healthcare practice. Additionally, it covers various aspects including routes of drug administration, dosage considerations, and factors influencing drug dosing. Inhalation anesthesia, premedication drugs, local anesthesia, opioids, and muscle relaxants are discussed comprehensively, including both traditional and modern approaches. Furthermore, the course includes a review of the nervous system to contextualize the pharmacological effects of these drugs.