FAVP1_14 Non-prescription Medicines

Faculty of Pharmacy
Autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PharmDr. Bc. Kateřina Horská, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PharmDr. Bc. Kateřina Horská, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PharmDr. Eliška Maraczek Marková (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PharmDr. Bc. Kateřina Horská, Ph.D.
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology – Departments – Faculty of Pharmacy
Timetable
Tue 14. 9. to Tue 19. 10. each even Tuesday 15:00–18:20 44-247; and Tue 2. 11. 15:00–16:40 44-247
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
FAVP1_14/01: Tue 16. 11. to Tue 14. 12. each even Tuesday 15:00–18:20 44-247; and Tue 2. 11. 16:40–18:20 44-247
Prerequisites (in Czech)
FAKULTA(FaF) || OBOR(MUSFaF)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/15, only registered: 0/15
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Main objectives: The course defines position and significance of non-prescription medications in the healthcare system and patients´ self-care and self-medication. The course provides an overview of all aspects of non-prescription medicinal products also known as over-the-counter (OTC) drugs including regulatory aspects and guidance. The role of the pharmacist is reviewed focusing on pharmacist's responsibilities; in particular in assessment of clinical situation and potential need for medical intervention, assessement and prioritising counselling and advice needs of a patient, selection of OTC medications and counseling patients on the proper use of these products with regard to evidence-based recommendations for OTC medications. OTC indications and uses, dosage forms, risks/benefit profiles, adverse effects, clinically relevant drug interactions are specifically discussed. Lectures and seminars,are given by interactive workshops, dealing with case studies, searching medical databases, selection of proper OTC drugs and prevention of drug-drug/food interactions, misuse and overuse of drugs
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: - understand the role of OTC medicinal products in healthcare system - discuss pharmacological and non-pharmacological aspects of OTC medications - identify situations when further medical assistance is required - Identify over-the-counter medicinal products and provide counselling on selection, safe and effective use of OTC drugs
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction, Basic Terms, Legislation Pharmacotherapy of allergy, Pharmacotherapy of eye diseases Pharmacotherapy of vascular system 2. Pharmacotherapy of respiratory tract diseases Pharmacotherapy of pain Pharmacotherapy of musculoskeletal disorders 3. Pharmacotherapy of GIT, Obesity Pharmacotherapy of urogenital systém Drugs affecting CNS
Literature
    required literature
  • Trevor A, Katzung B, Masters S., Knuidering-Hall M. Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology Examination and Board Review. McGraw-Hill Medical, 2012. ISBN 0071789235. info
    recommended literature
  • Stockley. Drug Interactions. Pharmaceutical Press, 2016. ISBN 978 0 85711 270 5. info
Teaching methods
- Lectures - Seminars - Case Studies - Self-reading topics
Assessment methods
Credits requirements: Seminars - attendance - 100%! and active participation Seminar presentations Final test min 70 %
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2020, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2021, recent)
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