PHYTOTHERAPY

Course Description

This course comprises production of phytomedicines, types of extract (standardized extracts, quantified extracts, solvent ratio and drug extract ratio for the preparation of phytomedicines. Quality control of herbal medicines (swelling index and bitterness value). Toxicity of herbal constituents. Traditional system of herbal medicines, complementary and alternative medicines; medical herbalism, homoeopathy, aromatheraphy. Important phytomedicines used in pharmacy and medicine; The gastrointestinal and biliary system (diarrhea, constipation, inflammatory gastrointestinal conditions, dyspepsia and biliousness, nausea and vomiting, irritable bowel syndrome, bloating and flatulence, liver disease). The cardiovascular system (heart failure and arrhythmias, venous insufficiency and circulatory disorders,antiplatelet and atherosclerotic drugs). The respiratory system (bronchodilators and decongestants). The central nervous system, infectious diseases, the endocrine system, the musculoskeletal system.

PHYTOTHERAPY

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Course outcomes

1. 01 1. Evaluate the efficacy of phytomedicines
2. 02 2. Combine the modern uses of phytomedicines with traditional medicines
3. 03 3. Interprete the efficay of phytomedicines with their chemical constituents
4. 04 4. Criticize the uses of homoeopathic medicines
5. 05 5. Formulate herbal teas
6. 06 6. Evaluate the efficacy of phytomedicine
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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Herbal Medicines (2007)Joanne Barnes, Linda Anderson, J.David Phillipson
2. 02 Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy (2013) Keryy Bone, Simon Mills, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier
3. 03 The Complete Homoeopathy handbook (1990) Miranda Castro, McMillan London Limited
4. 04 Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy(2013) Micheal Heinrich, Joanne Barnes, Simon Gibbons and Elizabeth Williamson, Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Recognize the scope of Phytotherapy and complementary and Alternative therapies SOLO 0
2. L02 Learn the preparation methods and standardization of phytomedicines
3. L03 Learn the toxicity of herbal medicines
4. L04 Learn the definition and application methods of aromatherapy
5. L05 Learn the fundemantals of homoeopathy
6. L06 Recognize the phytomedicines which are used in gastrointestinalsystem and
7. L07 Recognize the phytomedicines which are used in respiratory system disorders and against infectious diseases
8. L08 Recognize the phytomedicines which are used in endocrine system disorders
9. L09 Recognize the phytomedicines which are used in nervous system and cardiovascular disorders
10. L10 Recognize the phytomedicines which are used as antiinflammatory and skin diseases
11. L11 1. Evaluate the efficacy of phytomedicines SOLO 5
12. L12 2. Combine the modern uses of phytomedicines with traditional medicines SOLO 5
13. L13 3. Interprete the efficay of phytomedicines with their chemical constituents SOLO 4
14. L14 4. Criticize the uses of homoeopathic medicines SOLO 5
15. L15 5. Formulate herbal teas SOLO 5
16. L16 6. Evaluate the efficacy of phytomedicine SOLO 5

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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