M06 Pharmacology
Pharmacology can be a challenging and detail-heavy subject—but this course transforms it into a systematic, engaging, and memorable learning journey.
Key Features:
- Organized Sections: Divided into comprehensive units such as Autonomic Pharmacology, Cardiovascular, Central Nervous System, Antimicrobials, Chemotherapy, Endocrine, Respiratory & Gastrointestinal, Renal & Fluids, etc.
- Topic-Based Learning: Each section drills down into focused topics such as beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, diuretics, NSAIDs, macrolides, aminoglycosides, antivirals, insulin analogs, chemotherapeutic agents, and CNS depressants.
- Active Recall via Questions: Every topic includes a set of targeted questions to test knowledge and reinforce mastery.
- Clinical Integration: Highlights common side effect profiles and drug-drug interactions to build clinical awareness.
- Exam-Ready: Designed specifically to support success on medical school exams and licensing assessments like the USMLEs.
Curriculum
- 44 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 52 Weeks
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- M06.01 PharmacokineticsBy the end of this lesson, learners will be able to explain the fundamental principles of pharmacokinetics, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs, and apply these concepts to predict drug behavior, therapeutic effects, and potential toxicity in the body.22
- 1.1M06.01.001 Pharmacokinetics
- 1.2M06.01.002 Permeation
- 1.3M06.01.003 Ionization
- 1.4M06.01.004 Renal Clearance of Drugs
- 1.5M06.01.005 Modes of Drug Transport Across a Membrane
- 1.6M06.01.006 Absorption
- 1.7M06.01.007 Bioavailability (f)
- 1.8M06.01.008 First-Pass Effect
- 1.9M06.01.009 Special Barriers to Distribution
- 1.10M06.01.010 Apparent Volume of Distribution
- 1.11M06.01.011 Redistribution
- 1.12M06.01.012 Biotransformation
- 1.13M06.01.013 Biotransformation Classification
- 1.14M06.01.014 Elimination
- 1.15M06.01.015 Zero-Order Elimination
- 1.16M06.01.016 First-Order elimination rate
- 1.17M06.01.017 Renal Elimination
- 1.18M06.01.018 Dosage regimen
- 1.19M06.01.019 Steady State
- 1.20M06.01.020 Rate of Infusion
- 1.21M06.01.021 Effect of Loading Dose
- 1.22M06.01.022 Pharmacologic calculations
- M06.02 PharmacodynamicsBy the end of this lesson, learners will be able to describe the mechanisms of drug action at the molecular and cellular level, explain the relationship between drug concentration and effect, and analyze factors influencing drug efficacy and potency.16
- 2.1M06.02.001 Pharmacodynamics: Definitions
- 2.2M06.02.002 Graded (Quantitative) Dose-Response Curves
- 2.3M06.02.003 Parallel and Nonparallel D-R Curves
- 2.4M06.02.004 Full and Partial Agonists
- 2.5M06.02.005 Duality of Partial Agonists
- 2.6M06.02.006 Antagonism and Potentiation
- 2.7M06.02.007 Quantal D-R curves
- 2.8M06.02.008 Toxicity and Therapeutic Index
- 2.9M06.02.009 Signaling Mechanisms
- 2.10M06.02.010 Intracellular Receptors
- 2.11M06.02.011 Membrane Receptors Directly Coupled to Ion Channels
- 2.12M06.02.012 Receptors Linked Via Coupling Proteins to Intracellular Effectors
- 2.13M06.02.013 Cyclic GMP and Nitric Oxide Signaling
- 2.14M06.02.014 Receptors That Function as Enzymes or Transporters
- 2.15M06.02.015 Receptors That Function as Transmembrane Enzymes
- 2.16M06.02.016 Receptors for Cytokines
- M06.03 The Autonomic Nervous SystemBy the end of this lesson, learners will be able to explain the organization and function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system, describe the neurotransmitters and receptors involved, and predict physiological responses to autonomic stimulation in different organ systems.8
- 3.1M06.03.001 Anatomy of the autonomic nervous system
- 3.2M06.03.002 Location of ANS Ganglia
- 3.3M06.03.003 ANS and Somatic Innervation
- 3.4M06.03.004 Neurotransmitters
- 3.5M06.03.005 Blood pressure control
- 3.6M06.03.006 Autonomic Feedback Loop
- 3.7M06.03.007 Hormonal Feedback Loop
- 3.8M06.03.008 Blood Pressure/Heart Rate Tracings
- M06.04 Cholinergic PharmacologyBy the end of this lesson, learners will be able to describe the pharmacology of cholinergic agents, including muscarinic and nicotinic receptor agonists and antagonists, explain their mechanisms of action, and predict the physiological and clinical effects of modulating cholinergic signaling in the peripheral and central nervous systems.8
- 4.1M06.04.001 Cholinergic Neuroeffector Junctions: Synthesis and Release of Acetylcholine (ACh)
- 4.2M06.04.002 ACh Receptor Location and Function
- 4.3M06.04.003 Muscarinic Agonists
- 4.4M06.04.004 Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors – Indirect-Acting Cholinomimetics
- 4.5M06.04.005 Toxicity of AChE Inhibitors
- 4.6M06.04.006 Muscarinic Receptor Antagonists
- 4.7M06.04.007 Nicotinic Receptor Antagonists – Ganglion Blocking Agents
- 4.8M06.04.008 Nicotinic Receptor Antagonists – Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
- M06.05 Adrenergic PharmacologyBy the end of this lesson, learners will be able to explain the pharmacology of adrenergic agents, including alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptor agonists and antagonists, describe their mechanisms of action, and predict the physiological and clinical effects of modulating adrenergic signaling in various organ systems.10
- 5.1M06.05.001 Adenergic neuroeffector junction: Norepinephrine (NE)
- 5.2M06.05.002 Adrenergic Receptor Location and Function
- 5.3M06.05.002 α1 Agonists
- 5.4M06.05.004 α2 Agonists
- 5.5M06.05.005 β Agonists
- 5.6M06.05.006 Mixed-Acting Agonists: Norepinephrine vs. Epinephrine
- 5.7M06.05.007 Uses of Norepinephrine and Epinephrine
- 5.8M06.05.007 Indirect-Acting Adrenergic Agonists: Releasers
- 5.9M06.05.009 Adrenergic Antagonists
- 5.10M06.05.010 β Receptor Antagonists
- M06.06 Autonomic Drugs: Drugs of the EyeBy the end of this lesson, learners will be able to explain the autonomic regulation of ocular function, classify ophthalmic drugs based on their autonomic actions, and apply this knowledge to understand the therapeutic uses and adverse effects of drugs used in conditions such as glaucoma, uveitis, and refractive disorders.3
- M06.07 DiureticsBy the end of this lesson, learners will be able to classify diuretics, describe their mechanisms of action at different sites of the nephron, compare their therapeutic uses, and identify key adverse effects and clinical considerations in patient management.7
- M06.08 AntihypertensivesBy the end of this lesson, learners will be able to explain the pharmacological classes of antihypertensive drugs, their mechanisms of action, therapeutic effects, and potential adverse effects, and apply this knowledge to understand their use in managing hypertension.8
- 8.1M06.08.001 Drug Strategy
- 8.2M06.08.002 Thiazide Diuretics
- 8.3M06.08.003 ACE inhibitors
- 8.4M06.08.004 Calcium-Channel Blockers
- 8.5M06.08.005 Drug altering sympathetic activity
- 8.6M06.08.006 Direct acting vasodialators
- 8.7M06.08.007 Anti hypertensives in comorbid conditons
- 8.8M06.08.008 Pulmonary hypertension
- M06.09 Heart Failure DrugsBy the end of this module (M06.09 – Heart Failure Drugs), learners should be able to classify major drug classes used in heart failure, explain their mechanisms of action in reducing preload, afterload, and neurohormonal activation, identify key indications and adverse effects, and differentiate pharmacologic management of acute and chronic heart failure.4
- M06.10 Antiarrhythmic DrugsBy the end of this module, learners should be able to classify antiarrhythmic drugs based on the Vaughan–Williams classification and explain their mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, and major adverse effects in the management of cardiac arrhythmias.6
- M06.11 Antianginal DrugsBy the end of this module, learners should be able to describe the pathophysiology of myocardial ischemia and explain the mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, and major adverse effects of antianginal drug classes including nitrates, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and other agents used in the management of angina pectoris.5
- M06.12 AntihyperlipidemicsLearners should classify antihyperlipidemic drug classes, explain their mechanisms, effects on LDL, HDL, and triglycerides, identify clinical uses and adverse effects, and apply pharmacologic principles to guide appropriate therapy selection in dyslipidemia management.5
- M06.13 Sedative-Hypnotic-Anxiolytic Drugs0
- M06.14 Alcohols0
- M06.15 Antidepressants, Bipolar, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Drugs0
- M06.16 Parkinson Disease Drugs and Antipsychotics0
- M06.17 Anticonvulsants0
- M06.18 Anesthetics and Muscle Relaxants0
- M06.19 Opioids0
- M06.20 Drugs of Abuse0
- M06.21 Antibiotics and Tuberculosis Drugs0
- M06.22 Antifungal Drugs0
- M06.23 Antiviral Drugs0
- M06.24 Antiprotozoal Drugs0
- M06.25 Antihistamines0
- M06.26 Gastrointestinal Dysfunction Drugs0
- M06.27 Serotonin Drugs0
- M06.28 Eicosanoid Drugs0
- M06.29 Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs0
- M06.30 Gout Drugs0
- M06.31 Glucocorticoids0
- M06.32 Asthma and COPD Drugs0
- M06.33 Anticoagulants0
- M06.34 Thrombolytics0
- M06.35 Antiplatelet Drugs0
- M06.36 Diabetes Drugs0
- M06.36 Steroid Drugs0
- M06.37 Antithyroid Drugs0
- M06.38 Hypothalamic and Pituitary Drugs0
- M06.39 Osteoporosis Drugs0
- M06.40 Anticancer Drugs0
- M06.41 Immune Drugs0
- M06.42 Toxicology0
- M06 Pharmacology QuizThe M06 Quizzes: Pharmacology series aims to assess students’ comprehension of pharmacological concepts and applications across various therapeutic areas. These quizzes cover topics such as drug classification, mechanisms of action, clinical applications, adverse effects, and drug interactions, providing a comprehensive evaluation of pharmacological knowledge essential for clinical practice.1
Target audiences
- Medical Students, Pre-Med Students, Medical Educators , Research Scientists
- Healthcare Professionals (nurses, PAs, pharmacists)
Features
- Simple Practice Questions
- Associated Lesson Files & Comprehensive Lecture Notes
- USMLE Step 1 Type Questions
Requirements
- Basic Understanding of Human Physiology & Biochemistry & access to a Digital Learning Device
- Willingness to Engage in Active Learning and Commitment to Course Assessments
Instructor
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Featured Review
The M06 Pharmacology course at MyMedSchool.org is exceptional! It offers comprehensive coverage of essential pharmacological principles, interactive learning modules, and real-world case studies. The expert instructors make complex topics accessible and engaging. This course is invaluable for mastering pharmacology and excelling in medical practice. Highly recommended!
