NUTRITION AND TOXICOLOGY PHARMACOLOGY
Academic Year 2026/2027 - Teacher: CHIARA BURGALETTOExpected Learning Outcomes
The course aims to provide knowledge on the basic principles of pharmacology and toxicology, with a
specific focus on food-drug interactions, toxicology of drugs and foods. The course includes an introduction related to research and development of drugs, nutraceuticals, functional or enriched foods, and medical devices.
Required Prerequisites
Biochemistry and physiology
Attendance of Lessons
Mandatory
Detailed Course Content
General pharmacology program with an overview of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, regulatory aspects, and toxicology. Discussion of drug classes closely related to metabolism, nutrition, and associated conditions.
Textbook Information
Compendio di farmacologia generale e speciale, seconda edizione – Amico Roxas, Caputi e Del Tacca
Farmacologia per le professioni sanitarie ROSSI F., CUOMO V., RICCARDI C.
Learning Assessment
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Examples of questions:
VERSIONE IN ITALIANO
Drug absorption
Drug
Drugs for gastric hyperacidity
Pharmacotherapy of diabetes
Anxiolytic drugs