The pharmacology is a discipline that deals with drug research, that is to say, substances used for therapeutic purposes to prevent, alleviate or cure diseases. Pharmacology is a science which has developed in parallel with the medicine, as doctors’ needs have been the driving force behind its development. The aim of this training is therefore to understand the basic principles pharmacology, including an understanding of the concepts of drugs and mechanisms of action, as well as the processes of release, absorption and distribution, their metabolism and excretion. The course will also examine adverse reactions, drug interactions and overdose in greater depth. Furthermore, it will will analyse pharmacology applied to the various systems and organs of the human body.
Sector-specific
Pharmacy
50 hours
Basic Pharmacology
Pharmacy
50 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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To understand the principles of pharmacology.
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Identify types of medicines and their effects.
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To analyse biopharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic processes.
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Assess the routes and methods of administering medicines.
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Apply concepts of dosage and dose-response relationships.
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Describe the nomenclature of medicines.
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Recognising adverse reactions and how to manage them.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY
- Concept of Pharmacology
- Medicines and mechanisms of action
- Biopharmacy and basic pharmacokinetics: the processes of drug release, absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and response in the body (LADME)
- Administration of medicines: dosage forms and routes of administration
- Medication dosing Defined Daily Doses (DDDs) Dose-response relationship
- Nomenclature of medicines
- Adverse drug reactions
- Drug interactions
- Drug overdose
TEACHING UNIT 2. PHARMACOLOGY APPLIED TO THE VARIOUS SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES
- Pharmacology of the nervous system
- Pharmacological treatment of the circulatory system
- Pharmacological treatment of digestive disorders
- Pharmacological treatment of respiratory conditions
- Key medicines used to treat the genitourinary system
- Pharmacology of the Endocrine System
- Musculoskeletal pharmacology
- Pharmacology relating to sensory organs
- Pharmacology of Infectious Diseases
- Pharmacology of inflammation
- Pharmacology of skin conditions
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