Learning Drug-Herb Interactions 101

Understanding Pharmacokinetics and Drug Interactions: A Comprehensive Course

This course provides a solid foundation in pharmacokinetics, the study of how the body affects a drug. A strong grasp of these principles is crucial for understanding how drug interactions occur.

Section 1: Introduction to Pharmacokinetics

This section (16 short videos, 1 hr 27 min total) covers the core processes of ADME:

• Drug Absorption: How drugs enter the bloodstream.
• Drug Metabolism: How the body breaks down drugs.
• Drug Distribution: How drugs travel throughout the body.
• Drug Excretion: How the body eliminates drugs.

Section 2: Drug Interactions: Mechanisms and Concepts

Building on the pharmacokinetic foundation, this section (7 short videos, 56 min total) delves into drug interactions:

• First-Pass Metabolism: Understanding how drugs are metabolized before reaching systemic circulation.
• Metabolic Enzymes: Exploring the role of enzymes in drug metabolism.
• Drug Transporters: Learning about intestinal and renal tubule drug transporters and their impact on drug interactions.

Section 3: Drug-Herb Interactions: Principles and Applications

The final section (8 videos, 49 min total) focuses on drug-herb interactions:

• Principles of drug-herb interactions and common examples.
• Drug Information Skills: Learn to utilize online databases and resources to assess the relevance of drug interaction reports.
• Develop skills to find reliable information and make informed decisions regarding the management and prevention of drug-herb interactions.

Who should take this course?

This course is valuable for:

• Healthcare professionals
• Consumers
• Members of the herbal medicine industry

Course Features:

• Self-paced learning
• Independent work encouraged
• Assignments and short quizzes for knowledge reinforcement
• Opportunities for questions and personalized assistance from the facilitator.