Download 86a-CO-Pharmacology

500 Hour Program
Class Outline Form
Class Title: Pharmacology, 86a
Course(s) and Hours: Path.- 1.0
Class Description
Learning Objectives - Give them info on Pharmacology so they can more
knowledgably evaluate indications and contraindications in their practice. Make them
generally aware of the subject and guide them through the handout in the packet so
they can access it with familiarity in the future.
Class Outline
Time
9:00-9:05
9:05-9:10
Description
Assignment/Resources
Roll - Meditation/breath of arrival, What will
be covered today (
•Some say average person in the U.S. is on 10
medications (over and under counter).
•This can be a godsend or a misfortune.
•In any case, we generally are seeing clients on
some form or forms of medication.
•This is important info to include in your
intake.
Main reasons to be phamiliar with
pharmacology
What are red flags?
•What to avoid systemically or locally?
•What modalities to avoid?
•What to monitor (“non-working” signs)?
•When to require prior consent from M.D. or
other qualified health professional?
•Further insight into individual pathologies and
other possible issues of concern.
9:10- 9:15
June 24, 2017
Massage Stroke Actions
Pa III: 29-110
•Mechanical
•Local (somatic) reflex
•Systemic reflex
•Mechanical systemic effects
Method of Delivery
Intereal - Oral or using mucous membranes
•Parenteral Intravenous
Intramuscular
Subcutaneous – no massage on local area of
injection (or topical application) – to be
safe, for 24 hours after.
Subdermal
Intrathecal
•
Transdermal/inhalation/topical
9:15-9:20
Pharmacokinetics
•Absorption
•Distribution
•Metabolism
•Excretion
•Onset, Peak, Duration
Pharmacodynamics
Way Drugs Work:
modify cell function or rate of function
stimulating or blocking drug receptors
Potency
Pharmacotherapeutics
•Types of drug therapy
•Response to drug affected by
•Drug dependence
•Drug interactions
•Additive effects
•Potentiation
June 24, 2017
•Antagonistic effects
Absorption problems
•Food interactions
9:20-9:25
Adverse Drub Reactions
•Dose-Related Effects
Secondary effects
Hypersusceptibility
Overdose
Iatrogenic effects
•Sensitivity reactions
Common Side Effects
•Drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness
•Restlessness, nervousness, insomnia
•Abdominal distress
•Constipation or diarrhea
•Peripheral neuropathies
•Orthostatic hypotension
•Muscle cramps, pain, joint pain
•Allergic responses
9:25-9:30
Basic Pharmacology
•Non-narcotic analgesics, antipyretics & nonsteroidal inflammatory drugs:
•Salicylates
•Acetaminophen
•NSAID’s
•Narcotic Agonist & Antagonist Drugs
•Narcotic pain relievers - mixed
9:30-9:35
Neurological and Neuromuscular Drugs•
Skeletal muscle relaxants
centrally acting
peripherally acting
Other
Local anesthetics
June 24, 2017
Topical anesthetics
9:40-9:45
Psychoactive Drugs
•Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors
(SSRI’s)
•Miscellaneous anti-depressants
•Lithium
•Anti-anxiety drugs
9:45-9:50
Allergy and Respiratory Drugs
•Antihistamines
•Corticosteroids
•Decongestants
•Expectorants
•Antitussives
9:50-9:55
•Antibacterial drugs
•Antiviral drugs
9:55-10:00
Anticonvulsants
Cardiovascular Drugs•
Diuretics
•Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
•Beta adrenergic antianginals
•Calcium channel blockers
•Antilipemic Drugs
•Bile sequestering drugs
•Fibric acid derivatives
•Cholesterol synthesis inhibitors
10:00-10:05
June 24, 2017
Chinese Liniments & other Common Natural
Remedies
 •Dit da jaio
 •Satsuzai
 •Tiger balm
 •Po sum on
 •Zheng gu shui
 •White flower oil










June 24, 2017
•Woodlock liniment
Arnica
•Dr. Christopher’s Complete Tissue &
Bone Ointment
Castor oil pack
Ginger
Prossage
Biofreeze