FCPS Part 1 Pharmacology
Every pharmacology chapter in our FCPS Part 1 textbook, in CPSP syllabus order. Each chapter covers what past papers keep asking and ends with questions from our bank.
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General pharmacology
- Pharmacokinetics and half-lifePharmacokinetics: bioavailability, volume of distribution, half-life, clearance
- Drug metabolismDrug metabolism: phase I and II, CYP450 inducers and inhibitors, pharmacogenomics
- Pharmacodynamics and therapeutic indexPharmacodynamics: agonists, antagonists, potency, efficacy and therapeutic index
- Adverse drug reactionsAdverse drug reactions, interactions, teratogens and antidotes (FCPS Part 1)
Autonomic and CNS drugs
- Cholinergic drugsCholinergic and Anticholinergic Drugs, Organophosphate Poisoning: FCPS Part 1
- Adrenergic drugsAdrenergic Agonists, Beta-Blockers, Inotropes and Vasopressors: FCPS Part 1
- Anaesthetics and muscle relaxantsGeneral and Local Anaesthetics and Neuromuscular Blockers: FCPS Part 1
- Antiepileptics and sedativesSedatives, Antiepileptics and Antiparkinson Drugs: FCPS Part 1 Pharmacology
- Antidepressants and antipsychoticsAntipsychotics, Antidepressants and Lithium: FCPS Part 1 Pharmacology
- Analgesics and NSAIDsOpioids, NSAIDs, Paracetamol, DMARDs, Gout and Migraine Drugs: FCPS Part 1
Cardiovascular and blood drugs
- Antihypertensives and diureticsAntihypertensives and Diuretics: Sites, Side Effects and Choice for FCPS Part 1
- Antiarrhythmic and antianginal drugsAntianginal, Heart Failure and Antiarrhythmic Drugs: FCPS Part 1 Pharmacology
- Lipid-lowering drugsLipid-Lowering Drugs: Statins, Ezetimibe, PCSK9, Fibrates for FCPS Part 1
- Anticoagulants and antiplateletsAntiplatelets, Anticoagulants, Thrombolytics and Haematinics: FCPS Part 1
GI, respiratory and endocrine drugs
- Gastrointestinal drugsAcid-Peptic, Antiemetic, Laxative, IBD and Motility Drugs: FCPS Part 1
- Asthma drugs and antihistaminesAsthma and COPD Drugs, Antihistamines and Corticosteroids: FCPS Part 1
- Antidiabetic drugsAntidiabetic Drugs and Insulins: Mechanisms and Side Effects for FCPS Part 1
- Endocrine drugsThyroid, Corticosteroid, Sex Hormone and Bone Drugs: FCPS Part 1 Pharmacology
Chemotherapy
- Antibacterial drugsAntibacterial Drugs: Mechanisms, Resistance, Toxicity, Surgical Prophylaxis (FCPS Part 1)
- Antituberculous drugsAntituberculous and Antileprosy Drugs: Regimens and Toxicity for FCPS Part 1
- Antivirals and antifungalsAntivirals, Antifungals, Antimalarials, Antiprotozoals and Anthelmintics: FCPS Part 1
- Anticancer drugsAnticancer Drugs and Immunosuppressants: Mechanisms and Toxicity for FCPS Part 1
Paper 2 chapters (specialty)
- IV fluids and electrolytesIV fluids, electrolytes, diuretics and parenteral nutrition in surgery for FCPS
- Anaesthetics and labour analgesiaLocal and general anaesthetics; epidural and spinal analgesia in labour
- Drugs in pregnancyDrugs in pregnancy: teratogens, timing and placental transfer
- Drugs in breastfeedingDrugs in breastfeeding: transfer into milk and which drugs to avoid
- Oxytocics and prostaglandinsOxytocics and prostaglandins: oxytocin, ergometrine, carboprost and misoprostol
- Tocolytic drugsTocolytics: nifedipine, beta-2 agonists, atosiban, indomethacin and magnesium
- Hormonal contraceptives and HRTHormonal drugs: contraceptives, HRT, ovulation induction, GnRH analogues and antiprogestogens
- Antihypertensives in pregnancyAntihypertensives and magnesium sulphate in pregnancy: methyldopa, labetalol, hydralazine
- Diabetes drugs in pregnancyInsulin, metformin and sulphonylureas in pregnancy
- Chemotherapy in gynaecologyChemotherapy in gynaecological cancer and trophoblastic disease: methotrexate, actinomycin D and platinum drugs
- Antimicrobials in pregnancyAntimicrobials in pregnancy and the puerperium; anti-D immunoglobulin