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Synopsis: General principles of pharmacology Phases of drug action (pharmaceutic, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic). Sites of drug actions. Binding. Concentration response curves, potency, efficacy. Pharmacokinetics Routes of drug administration. Absorption. Distribution. Elimination. Introduction to toxicology. Contrast media, general principles. Uses of X-ray contrast media. Product quality. Risks. Prevention and treatment of contrast media reactions. Contrast media for magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound. Properties and effects of general anaesthetics, neuromuscular blocking drugs, local anaesthetics, sedatives, drugs used for the treatment of anxiety, and drugs used for modification of gastrointestinal activity to facilitate radiographic procedures.
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