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PHARMACOLOGY-III

Course
PHAR310 - PHARMACOLOGY-III
Department
Pharmacy - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
2
ECTS
4
T+P+L
2 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
-
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

Drugs affecting respiratory (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cough and cold therapy), gastrointestinal (anti-ulcer, drugs that are used in constipation and diarrhea) and endocrine system (hypothalamic and pituitary hormones, thyroid and anti-thyroid drugs, adrenocorticosteroid hormones and adrenocortical antagonists, gonadal hormones and their inhibitors, pancreatic hormones such as insulin and glucagon, oral anti-diabetic drugs, drugs affecting bone-mineral balance, sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone and related drugs) will be covered. Chemotherapeutics (antiseptics, disinfectants, antibiotics “macrolides, lincozamides, sulfonamides, penicillins, cephalosporins”, antiparasiter and antimalarial drugs, antiviral agents, antifungal drugs, immunomodulators and cancer therapy, drugs used in dermatological diseases) will also be covered.

PHARMACOLOGY-III

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Item Type Weight (%)
MIDTERM Midterm 40
FINAL Final 60
Total 100

Course outcomes

  1. 01 1.Be able to Introduce endocrine system, hypothalamic and Hypophyseal hormones
  2. 02 2.Be able to explain Glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid hormones and related drugs
  3. 03 3.Be able to describe Estrogens, progestins and related drugs
  4. 04 4.Be able to explain Diabetes mellitus, Insulin and other antihyperglicemic drugs
  5. 05 5.Be able to describe Thyroid and parathyroid hormones and related drugs
  6. 06 6.Be able to explain Drugs for Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease, Ulcer and treatment, Pancreatic enzyme replacement
  7. 07 7.Be able to describe Drugs for emesis, constipation and diarrhea
  8. 08 8.Be able to explain Drugs used for respiratory system disorders
  9. 09 9.Be able to describe Penicillins and cephalosporins
  10. 10 10.Be able to define Antifungal drugs ,Antiviral drugs and Antiprotozoon drugs

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction to endocrine system, hypothalamic and Hypophyseal hormones
Week 2 Glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid hormones and related drugs
Week 3 Estrogens, progestins and related drugs
Week 4 Diabetes mellitus, Insulin and other antihyperglicemic drugs
Week 5 Thyroid and parathyroid hormones and related drugs
Week 6 Introduction to infectious diseases, Resistance development and other reasons of therapy failure
Week 7 introduction to antibiotics (penicillins)
Week 8 midterm exam
Week 9 Cephalosporins and Aminoglycosides
Week 10 macrolide and quinolone antibiotics
Week 11 Tetracyclines, Sulfonamides and miscellaneous antibiotics
Week 12 Antiviral drugs
Week 13 Antifungal drugs
Week 14 Drugs used against protozoa infections
Week 15 antineoplastic drugs

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Eds: Brunton LL, Hilal-Dandan R and Knollmann RC, 13th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2016
  2. 02 Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, Ed: Katzung BC, 14th edition, Lange, 2017
  3. 03 Akılcıl Tedavi Yönünden Tıbbi Farmakoloji, Kayaalp O, 13. baskı, Pelikan Kitabevi, 2012
  4. 04 Comprehensive Pharmacy Review, Eds: Shargel L, Mutnick AH, Sourney PF, Swanson LN, 8th edition, Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins), 2016

Learning Outcomes

No learning outcomes have been defined.

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
  2. P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
  3. P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
  4. P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
  5. P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
  6. P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
  7. P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
  8. P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
  9. P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
  10. P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
  11. P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
  12. P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
  13. P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
  14. P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.

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