Course Overview
This seminar will spend quite a bit of time discussing antivirals used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), coronavirus, herpes, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and some hepatitises. Additionally, antifungal, antiprotozoal, and anthelminthic (anti-worm) agents will be discussed. These discussions will, by necessity, also include life cycles of many of these of these pathogens. Within each type of agent, we will examine functions, red flag issues, mechanisms of action, adverse effects, and any potential interactions. This will be a fascinating exploration of some frequently treated conditions by Chinese medical practitioners as well as some that are quite uncommon. They may be uncommon, but they are still very interesting.
Course Objectives
- Understand how antimicrobial drugs and herbs interact.
- Identify the most common antimicrobial drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
- Explore how major antimicrobial drugs act on the body.
- Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.
- Understand the basics of microbial biology.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minIntroduction to the course material. This includes a brief outline of the main topics.
30 min - 1 hrsDiscussion of individual gastrointestinal drug classes. This includes functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, and red flags.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrsDiscussion of individual gastrointestinal drug classes. This includes Chinese medical affects and specific drug-herb interactions.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrsSummary of the course material. This includes a brief review of the main topics.
Teacher
Dr. Greg Sperber is an author and also holds a Masters and Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. He is a professor at PCOM and speaks internationally on TCM business and drug-herb interactions.
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Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate,
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 Hrs.
Course Credits: 2 CPD
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