Pharmacology - NSAIDs & Prostaglandin Analogs

This course covers the role of cyclooxygenases in inflammation, mechanism of action, therapeutic uses, and side effects of NSAIDs and prostaglandin analogs. Students will learn about various drugs including selective COX-1 inhibitors, non-selective COX inhibitors, selective COX-2 inhibitors, prostaglandin E1 analogs, prostaglandin F2α analogs, and prostacyclin analogs. The teaching method involves a lecture format with a focus on simplifying complex pharmacological concepts. The course is intended for individuals interested in understanding the pharmacology of NSAIDs and prostaglandin analogs.