USMLE Step 1 Pharmacology Review

Master Pharmacology for USMLE Step 1

The USMLE Step 1 Pharmacology Review covers the high-yield drug mechanisms, side effects, and clinical applications tested on Step 1. Organized by organ system and drug class for maximum retention and clinical integration.

Topics Covered

• Pharmacokinetics: absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, half-life, bioavailability
• Pharmacodynamics: receptor types, agonists, antagonists, dose-response curves, therapeutic index
• Autonomic Pharmacology: cholinergics, anticholinergics, adrenergics, beta-blockers, alpha-blockers
• Cardiovascular Drugs: antihypertensives, antiarrhythmics, heart failure drugs, anticoagulants, statins
• Pulmonary Drugs: bronchodilators, corticosteroids, antitussives
• CNS Drugs: antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, antiepileptics, anesthetics, opioids
• Antimicrobials: antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, antiparasitics — mechanisms and resistance
• Endocrine Drugs: insulin, oral hypoglycemics, thyroid drugs, corticosteroids, contraceptives
• GI Drugs: PPIs, H2 blockers, antiemetics, laxatives, antidiarrheals
• Chemotherapy: alkylating agents, antimetabolites, topoisomerase inhibitors, targeted therapy
• High-yield drug toxicities, antidotes, and clinical pearls throughout

Soleil Scientific Rating™

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Pharmacology is tested in every organ system. Master the mechanisms and the clinical applications follow naturally.

Advancing Science. Empowering People. — Soleil Scientific Group