Pharmacology for Medical Imaging

At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. identify the range of iodinated contrast agents used in medical imaging and demonstrate the ability to choose the right option for each procedure including appropriate response in case of allergic reactions; 2. explain requirements and need for a contrast agent for sonography, their physical properties; 3. differentiate between microbubble and other types of sonographic contrast agents; and 4. explain the nature and types of drugs, routes of administration, pharmacokinetic and side effects particularly of those used in radiology.

Iodinated contrast media. High osmolality. Low osmolality. Radio pharmaceuticals. MRI contrast media. CT contrast media. Ultrasound contrast media. Allergy and contrast media reactions. Air or negative contrast media. Birium and positive contrast medium. Double contrast media.Origin and sources of Drugs; Routes of Administration of Drugs; Pharmacokinetics; Absorption of Drugs; Excretion of Drug; Drug Toxicity, Adverse drug Reactions; Drug Interactions; Cholinergic and adrenergic; Vomiting – Antiemetic; Constipation – purgatives; H2 receptor antagonists; Oxygen therapy, Bronchodilator Drugs; Asthma, Cough Suppressants; Respiratory Stimulants; Anticoagulants Heparin, Fibrinolysis; Vasodilator; Diuretics; renal failure; Immunity; Major Features of Malignant Disease; Principles of Cancer Chemotherapy; radio-activity; Nervous system Stimulants; Anticonvulsant Drugs.