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Pharmaceutical Pharmacology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:1.00
Study Course Accepted:21.03.2024 13:19:54
Study Course Information
Course Code:FKK_049LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:7.33ECTS:11.00
Branch of Science:Basic Sciences of Medicine, including Pharmacy; PharmacologyTarget Audience:Pharmacy
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Inga Urtāne
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, Block A, 5th floor, Room No 502, farmkkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061544
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)2Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures4
Classes (count)9Class Length (academic hours)4Total Contact Hours of Classes36
Total Contact Hours40
Full-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)3Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures6
Classes (count)14Class Length (academic hours)3Total Contact Hours of Classes42
Total Contact Hours48
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)10Lecture Length (academic hours)4Total Contact Hours of Lectures40
Classes (count)10Class Length (academic hours)4Total Contact Hours of Classes40
Total Contact Hours80
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Physiology, biochemistry, anatomy, microbiology, chemistry.
Objective:
To promote the acquisition of knowledge about the main pharmacological groups of drugs, their mechanism of action and their use. Promote understanding of the action of the drug in the human body, its effects on receptors, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, interactions and side effects.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1General pharmacology. Basic principles of the recipe. Introduction to Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics. Drug interactions and side effects.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Basic principles of searching for evidence-based and other pharmacological informationLectures1.00auditorium
3Drug polymorphism. Therapeutic drug monitoring.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Antibacterial resistance, biosimilarsLectures1.00auditorium
5Toxicology. Pharmacology of special patient groups: pregnant women, children.Lectures1.00auditorium
6Autonomous System: Drugs that affect cholinoreceptors.Classes1.00laboratory
7Autonomous system: Drugs that affect adrenoreceptors.Classes1.00laboratory
8Histamine receptor antagonists. Local anesthetics. Laboratory work - anaphylactic shock.Classes1.00laboratory
9ColloquiumClasses1.00laboratory
10Cardiovascular drugs: antihypertensive drugs. Laboratory work - hypertensive crisis.Classes1.00laboratory
11Cardiovascular system drugs: lipid lowering agents, diureticsClasses1.00laboratory
12Cardiovascular system drugs: drugs affecting the blood coagulation system and antiarrhythmics.Classes1.00laboratory
13ColloquiumClasses1.00laboratory
14Pharmacology of endocrine systemClasses1.00laboratory
15Pharmacology of analgesics (NSAIDs), glucocorticoidsClasses1.00laboratory
16Biological medicines. Characteristics of products used in chemotherapy.Classes0.50laboratory
17ImmunopharmacologyClasses0.50laboratory
18ColloquiumClasses1.00laboratory
19Drugs that act in CNS – benzodiazepines, antiepileptics, antiparkinsonian drugs, sleep aidsClasses0.50laboratory
20Drugs that act in CNS – psychotropic, neuroleptic drugsClasses0.50laboratory
21Drugs that act in CNS – antidepressants, muscle relaxants, nootropicsClasses1.00laboratory
22Central analgesics (narcotic, non-narcotic), migraine therapyClasses1.00laboratory
23ColloquiumClasses1.00laboratory
24Pharmacology of respiratory systemClasses1.00laboratory
25Agents affecting the gastrointestinal tractClasses1.00laboratory
26Renal and urinary system pharmacologyClasses1.00laboratory
27ColloquiumClasses1.00laboratory
28Antibiotics – beta-lactam antibiotics (penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, monobactams), macrolides, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides. Basic principles of antibiotic use. Antiseptics and antimicrobialsClasses1.00laboratory
29Antibacterials – quinolones, nitrofuran derivatives, anti-tuberculosis, antimalarials, HIV therapyClasses1.00laboratory
30ColloquiumClasses1.00laboratory
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1General pharmacology. Basic principles of the recipe. Introduction to Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics. Drug interactions and side effects.Lectures0.50auditorium
2Basic principles of searching for evidence-based and other pharmacological informationLectures0.50auditorium
3Drug polymorphism. Therapeutic drug monitoring.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Antibacterial resistance, biosimilarsLectures1.00auditorium
5Toxicology. Pharmacology of special patient groups: pregnant women, children.Lectures1.00auditorium
6Autonomous System: Drugs that affect cholinoreceptors.Classes0.50laboratory
7Autonomous system: Drugs that affect adrenoreceptors.Classes0.50laboratory
8Histamine receptor antagonists. Local anesthetics. Laboratory work - anaphylactic shock.Classes0.25laboratory
9ColloquiumClasses0.50laboratory
10Cardiovascular drugs: antihypertensive drugs. Laboratory work - hypertensive crisis.Lectures0.50auditorium
Classes0.75laboratory
11Cardiovascular system drugs: lipid lowering agents, diureticsLectures0.50auditorium
Classes0.50laboratory
12Cardiovascular system drugs: drugs affecting the blood coagulation system and antiarrhythmics.Lectures0.50auditorium
Classes0.50laboratory
13ColloquiumClasses0.50laboratory
14Pharmacology of endocrine systemLectures0.50auditorium
Classes0.50laboratory
15Pharmacology of analgesics (NSAIDs), glucocorticoidsLectures0.50auditorium
Classes0.25laboratory
16Biological medicines. Characteristics of products used in chemotherapy.Classes0.25laboratory
17ImmunopharmacologyClasses0.25auditorium
18ColloquiumClasses0.50laboratory
19Drugs that act in CNS – benzodiazepines, antiepileptics, antiparkinsonian drugs, sleep aidsLectures0.50auditorium
Classes0.50laboratory
20Drugs that act in CNS – psychotropic, neuroleptic drugsClasses0.50laboratory
21Drugs that act in CNS – antidepressants, muscle relaxants, nootropicsClasses0.50laboratory
22Central analgesics (narcotic, non-narcotic), migraine therapyLectures0.50auditorium
23ColloquiumClasses0.50laboratory
24Pharmacology of respiratory systemLectures0.50auditorium
Classes0.25laboratory
25Agents affecting the gastrointestinal tractLectures0.50auditorium
Classes0.25laboratory
26Renal and urinary system pharmacologyLectures0.50auditorium
27ColloquiumClasses0.50laboratory
28Antibiotics – beta-lactam antibiotics (penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, monobactams), macrolides, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides. Basic principles of antibiotic use. Antiseptics and antimicrobialsLectures0.50auditorium
Classes0.25
29Antibacterials – quinolones, nitrofuran derivatives, anti-tuberculosis, antimalarials, HIV therapyLectures0.50auditorium
Classes0.50laboratory
30ColloquiumClasses0.50laboratory
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Individual and group work by analysing the mechanism of action and clinical cases of the drug. It is recommended to fill in the study course survey, evaluating the existing course content and creating proposals for updating the course.
Assessment Criteria:
The final grade of the study course consists of the average mark of the colloquium (50%) and the mark of the exam (50%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:As a result of successful study course students will be able: 1. To recognise and identify drugs by their pharmacological group. 2. To evaluate the basic principles of prescribing. 3. To identify pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic differences between drugs. 4. To identify the most important indications, contraindications, side effects and risks of the drug, interactions.
Skills:As a result of successful completion of the study course students will have skills in: 1. Prescribing according to the requirements of the Cabinet of Ministers regulations. 2. Collecting and systematising drug substances based on pharmacological groups. 3. Choosing and applying the most appropriate medicines for specific clinical situations. 4. Evaluating possible side effects, interactions and risks of the drug in appropriate clinical situations.
Competencies:Successful completion of the course will enable students to: 1. Use the acquired knowledge to provide pharmaceutical care in different patient and disease groups. 2. Analyse and evaluate the effect of medicine on the human body. 3. Select and analyse information about medicines, their use during the treatment process.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Stringer J.L. (Ed.). (2022). Basic Concepts in Pharmacology: What You Need to Know for Each Drug Class, 6th ed. McGraw Hill.
2Preface. Katzung B.G., & Kruidering-Hall M, et.al. (Eds.), (2021). Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology: Examination & Board Review, 13th ed. McGraw Hill.
3Curry, Stephen H. Introduction to drug disposition and pharmacokinetics / Stephen H. Curry, Robin Whelpton. Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley, 2017. xi, 323 lpp. (brošēts).
Additional Reading
1Lilley, Linda Lane. Pharmacology and the Nursing Process / Linda Lane Lilley, RN, PhD, Shelly Rainforth Collins, et.al. 9th ed. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier, 2020 xviii, 932, [2] lpp.
2Ciccone, Charles D. Pharmacology in rehabilitation. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis, 2022. xxvii, 706 lpp. Contemporary perspectives in rehabilitation
3Brunton, L. L., Chabner, B. A., Knollmann, B. C. Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. McGraw-Hill Companies, 2018
4Ritter, J. M., Lewis, L. D., Mant, T. G., Ferro, A. A. Textbook of Clincal Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 5th ed. Hodden Education. 2008, p.465
5Raffa, R. B., Rawls, S. M., Beyzarov, E. P. Netter's Illustrated Pharmacology. Icon Learning systems. 2013, p.411
Other Information Sources
1DynaMed Plus
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