| Weeks | Topics |
| 1 |
Introduction to Pharmacology and basic concepts: What is Pharmacology? What is medicine? Drug classification Mechanisms of action of drugs
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| 2 |
Pharmacokinetics Drug forms and routes of administration Factors affecting drug absorption and distribution Drug metabolism and factors affecting metabolism Excretion of drugs
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| 3 |
Cardiovascular system Cardiac glycosides Antiarrhythmics Diuretics Drugs used in the treatment of hypertension
Absorbtion of drugs and fate in body
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| 4 |
Entry into the respiratory system; bronchodilators, antitussive and expectorant drugs, oxygen
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| 5 |
Digestive system pharmacology Peptic ulcer, emetic and antiemetic agents, laxative and purgative agents, diarrhea.
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| 6 |
Introduction to the autonomic nervous system General terms Functional anatomy Neurotransmitters
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| 7 |
Urinary tract pharmacology diuretic agents, urinary antiseptics, Drugs Affecting Fluid Electrolyte Metabolism
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| 8 |
Immune System pharmacology, immunosuppressive agents, stimulating agents and depressing agents.
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| 9 |
Agents used in chemotherapy, antineoplastic drugs
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| 10 |
Introduction to musculoskeletal system pharmacology, mechanisms of action of drugs and skin diseases
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| 11 |
Endocrine system pharmacology Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones Pancreatic hormones and antidiabetic agents .Hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic coma
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| 12 |
Antibiotics, bactericides and bacteriostatics, agents that act on microorganisms
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| 13 |
Antiparasitic drugs, antiseptic and disinfectant properties of substances
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| 14 |
Drug abuse and substance addictions
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