Multiple types and multiple states of receptors. Relation between receptor density and tissue sensitivity. Permission of the Pharmacology Department is required. The purpose of this course is to analyze and critique the diverse basic and clinical research concerning women's health and psychopharmacology in order to identify important basic and clinical research areas. This was done despite documentation that sex differences in the patterns of use, metabolism and effects of various drugs exist.
Epidemiological studies indicate that for psychoactive medications women are the predominant users.
Evidence suggests that existing medications may be over used, under used or not used safely. In other situations, 1998-99 medications are not very effective and new medications are needed. A substantial body of literature indicates women respond differently to psychoactive medications including drugs of dependence. Unfortunately, the gap between what is alleged and actual data is quite large. Permission of the Pharmacology Department is required.