Introduction to Pharmacology and Toxicology [Custom Edition for Canberra University]

Module 1: Molecular TargetsChapter 1 - What is Pharmacology?Chapter 2 - How Drugs Act: General PrinciplesChapter 3 - How Drugs Act: Molecular Aspects

Module 2: PharmacokineticsChapter 4 - PharmacokineticsChapter 5 - Absorption and Distribution of DrugsChapter 6 - Drug Metabolism and Elimination

Module 3: Toxicity and Risk AssessmentChapter 7 - Cell Proliferation, Apoptosis, Repair and RegenerationChapter 8 - Cellular Mechanisms: Host DefenceChapter 9 - Method and Measurement in PharmacologyChapter 10 - Harmful Effects of DrugsChapter 11 - Toxicology

Module 4: Toxicity Testing and EpidemiologyChapter 12 - Drug Discovery and DevelopmentChapter 13 - Manifestations of Toxic Cell Injury: Cell Injury/Death and Chemical CarcinogenesisChapter 14 - Developmental Pathology

Module 5: Occupational Toxicology and Medicines in EnvironmentChapter 15 - Chemical Mediators and the Autonomic Nervous SystemChapter 16 - Cholinergic TransmissionChapter 17 - Principles of Toxicology

Module 6: Drugs as Toxins and Forensic ToxicologyChapter 18 - Drug Toxicity and OverdoseChapter 19 - The Development of Forensic ToxicologyChapter 20 - Analytical StrategyChapter 21 - Methods of Detection, Identification, and Quantitation