Introduction To Pharmacology Nursing Lecture Notes (Detailed & Easy To Understand)

PHARMACOLOGY 1INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGYThis course is designed to equip the students with a basic knowledge of pharmacology to enable him/her in the home, community, and health care institution. It also provides the student with required knowledge of the effects and use of drugs for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.What is pharmacology: The greek word “pharmakon” means a “drug” or medicine. while “logos” means “rational or study”. Literally, it can be defined as a branch of medicine that studies the action of drugs or its effect. It deals more on the biochemistry and physiological effects of drugs produced in the body. It is the study of drugs as relates to origin, chemical structure, administration, preparation, action, metabolism, and excretion. Pharmacology can also be defined as the study and the use of drugs in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases. Pharmacology's Historical DevelopmentHistory of pharmacology The history of pharmacology can be traced back thousands of years to ancient civilizations where people discovered the medicinal properties of various substances. Here is an overview of the history of pharmacology:Ancient Civilizations: The roots of pharmacology can