452PHT This course is designed to provide students with the basic understanding of pathophysiology and basic biologic processes that lead to alteration in body function and structure and how this results in a disease. . Comparative evaluation of the therapeutic indication, physicochemical, Pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic aspects of commonly prescribed drugs. Dosage forms, trade names, and pharmaceutical criteria used for selection of products from the following groups: 1- Antidepressants and anxiolytics 2- Antineoplastic agents 3- Gastrointestinal 4- Prescription and non prescription skin products for the following disorders - Acne - Dermatitis and dry skin. - Dandruff, seborrhea and psoriasis - Diaper rash and insect bits - Burn, sunburn and sunscreens. Syllabus calendar. ( 11/2/ 1429 – 8/3/ 1429 ) Weak I Weak II Weak III Weak IV Weak V Weak VI Weak VII Skin Acne, dandruff, Seborrhea, Psoriasis Dry skin and dermatitis Insect sting , bites , diaper rash. Burn, sunburn, sunscreen agent Anticancer, gastrointestinal. Antidepressants and anxiolytics. : Plane for improving the course; Changes in content as a result of new research in the field. TEXT BOOKS: 1- Hand book of non-prescription drugs. 2- Physician’s Desk Reference for non-prescription drugs. 3- Lippincotts. 4- Remington’s pharmaceutical sciences, latest edition. Following successful completion of this course a student will be able to perform the following specific tasks: 1- Communicate with the patients. 2- Expect questions that the patient might have about the disease. 3- Can give a patient all information about his medication Practical Exam; 10 /3/1429 Mid Term Exam 16/3/1429 Final Exam 6/1429