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Pharmacology & Toxicology: Drug Actions, Safety Basics
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Pharmacology & Toxicology: Drug Actions, Safety Basics

Learn pharmacology basics, drug mechanisms, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, drug safety & adverse effects in healthcare
Created byyes GxP
Last updated 4/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of pharmacology, including how drugs interact with the body and produce therapeutic effects
  • Explain core toxicology principles and how toxins impact human health and biological systems
  • Understand toxicology testing methods used to assess chemical safety, risk, and exposure levels
  • Apply pharmacology and toxicology concepts to real-world healthcare, drug safety, and environmental scenarios
  • Understand pharmacokinetics (ADME) and pharmacodynamics to evaluate drug absorption, action, and effects

Course content

2 sections • 10 lectures • 2h 18m total length

  • Introduction3:53

    Explore the essentials of pharmacology and toxicology, examining the effects of drugs and chemicals on living systems, toxicology testing, and the role in safer drug development and everyday health.

  • History10:22

    Trace the history of pharmacology and toxicology from ancient tribal healing to modern drug discovery. Explore how scientists documented therapeutic effects and pioneering figures like Schellenberg.

  • Introduction to Pharmacology52:38

    Explore the core of pharmacology, focusing on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, along with pharmacotherapeutics, clinical pharmacology, pharmacogenetics, immunopharmacology, toxicology, and pharmacopoeia; understand ADME, routes of administration, bioavailability, and drug safety.

  • Introduction to Toxicology36:55

    Explore the core of toxicology, from poisons and adverse health effects to dose-response and exposure risk assessment, and examine descriptive, mechanistic, and applied toxicology across tiered testing.

  • Introduction to Toxicology Testing34:26

    Learn how toxicity testing characterizes safety through acute, subacute, chronic studies, and in vivo and in vitro methods, including genetic, reproductive, and immunotoxicity endpoints, dose–response analysis, and ethical considerations.

Requirements

  • Basic level of high school science is advantageous but any curious learner will also excel

Description

Understand How Drugs Work & How Toxins Affect the Body

Have you ever wondered how medications actually work—or how chemicals and toxins impact human health?

This Pharmacology & Toxicology fundamentals course gives you a clear, practical introduction to how drugs interact with the body and how harmful substances can affect biological systems.

Pharmacology and toxicology are essential fields in healthcare, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences. Whether you're pursuing a career in healthcare or simply want to understand drug safety and effects, this course provides the foundational knowledge you need.


What You’ll Learn:

  • Core principles of pharmacology and toxicology

  • How drugs interact with the body (mechanism of action)

  • Basics of pharmacokinetics (ADME) and pharmacodynamics

  • Understanding drug safety, dosage, and adverse effects

  • How toxins impact biological systems and human health

  • Introduction to drug interactions and risk assessment

  • Real-world applications in healthcare and pharmaceuticals


Why This Course Matters:

Pharmacology and toxicology knowledge is highly valuable across industries including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, clinical research, and biotechnology.

By completing this course, you will:

  • Build a strong foundation in drug actions and toxic effects

  • Improve your understanding of medications and safety

  • Prepare for further study or careers in health and life sciences

  • Gain confidence discussing pharmacology concepts in academic or professional settings


Who This Course Is For:

  • Students in biology, medicine, nursing, or life sciences

  • Aspiring healthcare or pharmaceutical professionals

  • Clinical research and laboratory beginners

  • Anyone interested in how drugs and toxins affect the body


Start Learning Today

Gain essential knowledge in one of the most important areas of modern science.

Enroll now and master the fundamentals of pharmacology and toxicology

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner, Student, Refresher, Curious Individual

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