FAKF1_14 Pharmacotherapy and Clinical Pharmacology

Faculty of Pharmacy
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
3/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PharmDr. Bc. Kateřina Horská, Ph.D. (lecturer)
MUDr. Marta Chalupová, Ph.D. (lecturer), MUDr. Marta Chalupová, Ph.D. (deputy)
PharmDr. Tereza Kauerová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PharmDr. Eliška Marková (lecturer), PharmDr. Eliška Maraczek Marková (deputy)
Guaranteed by
PharmDr. Bc. Kateřina Horská, Ph.D.
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology – Departments – Faculty of Pharmacy
Timetable
Wed 17:00–19:30 44-037
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 24 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 2/24, only registered: 0/24
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The main aim is to provide intro to clinical pharmacology and clinical pharmacy, a health specialty focused on rational and appropriate use of medicinal products. This course is designed to build on prior knowledge of pharmacology. The content of the course include: drug-related problems, clinical relevance of drug interactions, TDM, general aspects of pharmacotherapy in specific populations – pediatric pharmacotherapy, pharmacotherapy in elderly patients, rational pharmacotherapy of selected diseases
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to identify drug-related problems, clinicaly relevant drug interaction Student will be able to understand basic principles of clinical pharmacokinetics and TDM Student will understand the importance of individualized pharmacotherapy and gain insight into pharmacotherapy of selected diseases
Syllabus
  • 1.Introduction, basic terms, DRP, pharmacovigilance 2.TDM, Drug interactions – pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics 3.Basic biochemical parameters in clinical practice 4.Pharmacotherapy in gravidity and lactation 5.Pharmacotherapy in pediatric patients 6.Pharmacotherapy in elderly 7. Psychopharmacotherapy (psychotic disorders, sleep disorders, anxiety, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder) 8.Metabolic syndrome - Pharmacotherapy of HT, dyslipidemia, obesity 9.Pharmacotherapy of diabetes mellitus, late DM complications 10.Pharmacotherapy of thyroid gland, osteoporosis 11.Pharmacotherapy of respiratory tract - asthma bronchiale, COPD 12.ATB Pharmacotherapy 13.Pharmacotherapy of pain 14.Final consultations
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Stockley's Drug Interactions: A Source Book of Interactions, Their Mechanisms, Clinical Importance and Management 12Ed. Baxter K. Pharmaceutical Press, 2019
  • Trevor A, Katzung B, Masters S., Knuidering-Hall M. Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology Examination and Board Review. McGraw-Hill Medical, 2012. ISBN 0071789235. info
  • Humphrey P. Rang, Maureen M. Dale, James M. Ritter and Rod J. Fl. Rang & Dale's Pharmacology. Churchill Livingstone, 2012. ISBN 978-0-7020-3471-8. info
Teaching methods
interactive lecture
Assessment methods
Final written exam consists of 55 questions, 60% of correct answers is needed to pass the course
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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