Pharmacology in sports medicine

There are a variety of medications that are commonly used in a sports medicine setting.

This course covers some of the more commonly prescribed medications in sports medicine, highlights the effect of exercise on some commonly prescribed drugs and reviews some of the issues relating to doping control in sport.

Learning objectives:

• Have an understanding of the WADA code, where to look for information about prohibited medications and understand the process by which an athlete can apply for a therapeutic use exemption.
• Have an understanding of the common supplements used in a sports medicine setting as well as the pros and cons of their use.
• Have an awareness of the common medications used to treat sports medicine related conditions.
• Have an understanding of the effect that participating in sport can have on common medical conditions and their treatment.

Acknowledgements

This content was created by Dr Helen Joyce Fulcher MBChB, DipPaed, PGCertHSc (Sports Med) and reviewed by Dr Hazel Fuiava, MBChB, Dip Paeds, FRNZCGP.