DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY

In our department; the following services are provided by pharmacologists, who are equipped with up-to-date academic knowledge on medical pharmacology, clinical toxicology, and teratogenity:

1. 1. Research:

For the purpose of scientific research, clinical pharmacology, cardiovascular pharmacology and toxicology, signaling pathways in cancer, endocrine system pharmacology and circadian rhythm, urogenital system pharmacology, clinical toxicology in-vivo toxicity researches are studied in our department.

In-vivo and in-vitro systems available in our laboratories;

• Isolated organ bath systems,
• Langendorff isolated heart system,
• In-vivo blood pressure systems,
• Data Acquisition System (Biopac MP30 and MP35),
• Powerlab Data Acquisition System,
• Real-time PCR,
• Western Blotting,
• Cell culture systems.

2. Drug and Poison Information Center:

Since the 1950s, “Drug and Poison Information Centers” answering urgent questions, providing consultancy services to health personnel and the public, collecting information/data, in order to prevent poisonings and reduce morbidity, mortality and treatment costs in poisoning events. For the above-mentioned goals and purposes, “Dokuz Eylul University Drug and Poison Information Center” started to serve in 1993 within the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology. Our center, with its experienced and trained service staff, and offers all its experience and opportunities to the service of health personnel and the public. Our center, with its staff of medical doctors and pharmacology specialists trained and experienced in the field of Clinical Toxicology, provides service to healthcare professionals about poisonings and unwanted side effects of drugs, in 5 days a week, during working hours. The main goal and purpose of our center is to ensure effective and safe drug use and to reduce morbidity, mortality and treatment costs in poisonings by providing accurate, up-to-date, comprehensive and fast information about clinical efficacy, poisoning and treatment.

 Teratogenicity Information Service:

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, consultancy services are provided regarding the risks that may arise as a result of the use and/or exposure of drugs, other substances (such as radiation, environmental pollutants) and chemical substances. Outpatient clinic and appointment information: We have a “Teratogenicity Information Center” where patients who want counseling due to drug and/or substance exposure during pregnancy and breastfeeding can apply. Applications of patients are accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays every week, between 13.30 and 17.00.