Pharmacology

1.1 Definitions and scope

1.2 Routes of drug administration

1.3 Factors affecting drug response

1.4 Dosage forms (brief)

2.1 Absorption

2.2 Distribution

2.3 Metabolism (biotransformation)

2.4 Excretion

3.1 Drug receptors and mechanisms

3.2 Dose–response relationships

3.3 Drug interactions (core)

4.1 ADR classification (high yield)

4.2 Drug allergy and hypersensitivity

4.3 Drug dependence, tolerance, abuse (intro)

4.4 Basics of poisoning management (intro)

5.1 Cholinergic system

5.2 Anticholinergic drugs

5.3 Adrenergic system

5.4 Dental links (integrated sub-unit)

6.1 Antihypertensives (recognize + dental precautions)

6.2 Antianginal drugs (intro)

6.3 Antiplatelet and anticoagulants (dental relevance heavy)

7.1 General anesthetics (intro)

7.2 Sedatives and hypnotics

7.3 Opioid analgesics (intro to moderate)

7.4 Antiepileptics (recognize side effects)

8.1 NSAIDs

8.2 Paracetamol (acetaminophen)

8.3 Aspirin

8.4 Corticosteroids (intro)

9.1 Classification

9.2 Mechanism of action

9.3 Vasoconstrictors

9.4 Toxicity and complications

9.5 Topical anaesthetics

10.1 Principles of antimicrobial therapy

10.2 Antibiotic classes (BDS-level)

10.3 Antifungals (oral relevance)

10.4 Antivirals (intro awareness)

10.5 Dental infections and antibiotic choices (intro framework)

10.6 Antibiotic prophylaxis (awareness level in Year 2)

11.1 Antiemetics (intro)

11.2 Antacids and antiulcer drugs

12.1 Diabetes drugs (recognize only)

12.2 Thyroid drugs (intro awareness)

13.1 Elements of a prescription

13.2 Common dental prescriptions

13.3 Special situations

14.1 Common emergencies (recognition)

14.2 Emergency drugs (intro list + purpose)