Preparation for Veterinary Use

Recommended Prerequisites

Related knowledge (Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacology, Animal physiopathology and Pharmacotherapy); generic skills (analysis and synthesis, information management, critical thinking, independent learning, applying theoretical knowledge in practical problem solving and ability to investigate); specific skills (knowing physicochemical mechanisms and kinetics in the present release drugs from dosage forms and comprise the technological variables for modulating the release of drug in different animal species).

 As the field of linguistic competence Portuguese and English in order to meet the objectives set by the course.

Teaching Methods

In order to achieve the objectives set for the course, the teaching methodology used is:

Lectures

Expository method supported by electronic means (basically slides and videos)

Induction for student participation in scientific like.

Learning Outcomes

This curricular unit includes the presentation materials for the study of different types of dosage forms used in pet medication and dosages of active ingredients according to the differences between different animal species and within the same animal species. To establish pharmacokinetic drug dose and make the determination of residues in animal tissues, harmful for human consumption parameters are addressed. Is also developed story about medication through food and drinking water as well as on food additives. It is made known material used in veterinary medication administration.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

• Introduction to the study of preparations for veterinary use: most relevant concepts within the discipline.

• Regulatory aspects of medication for veterinary use.

• Physiological differences between animal species and their influence on drug delivery.

• Physiological differences within the same animal species and their influence on drug delivery.

• The pharmacokinetics in the detection of residues of drugs.

• Dosage forms used in animal medicine: advantages and disadvantages of its administration to the different types of animals.

• Formulation of different dosage forms: liquid forms, solid, pasty aerosol.

• Formulation of drugs for inclusion in food and drinking water.

• Toiletries and other veterinary products.

• Specialized equipment for administration of drugs to animals.

• Some common diseases in animals: their prevention and adapted formulations.

Head Lecturer(s)

João Carlos Canotilho Lage

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

- The Veterinary Journal
- Journal of Veterinary Science & Technology
- Veterinary Clinics of North America - Food Animal Practice
1. Decreto-Lei nº 148/2008 de 29 de Julho. Estabelece o regime jurídico dos medicamentos veterinários.
2. Decreto-Lei nº 314/2009 de 29 de Outubro. Transpõe para a ordem jurídica interna a Diretiva n.º 2009/9/CE, de 10
de Fevereiro.
3. B. P. Comission (2013), British Pharmacopoeia 2013, Veterinary Vol. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 , , London. PLS Books.
4. Michael J. Rathbone and Arlene McDowell (2012), Long Acting Animal Health Drug Products: Fundamentals and
Applications, New York, Springer.
5. Gregory E. Hardee and J. Desmond Baggo (1998), Development and Formulation of Veterinary Dosage Forms,
Second Edition, New York, Marcel Dekker, Inc.
6. Adams-Booth (2003) – Farmacologia e Terapêutica em Veterinária.8ª ed. Lisboa, Editora Nova Guanabara.
7. Jack Blodinger (1983) – Formulation of Veterinary Dosage Forms. Vol. 17. New York, Marcel Dekker, Inc.
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