Applied Pharmacology I

Recommended Prerequisites

Solid training in Cellular Biology, Biochemisty Human Anatomophysiology and Human Pathophysiology.

Teaching Methods

Each topic was addressed in the form of lectures by experts in each of the pathologies included in the syllabus. The evaluation was performed at the end of each module and the final classification was the average of the classifications obtained in each module.

Learning Outcomes

Enable the student to understand the general principles of applied pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, including components of pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacovigilance, in order to discuss the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of major organ systems so as to encourage the rational use of medicines and the provision of adequate health care.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Treatment of anxiety and depression
Migraine - Prophylaxis and therapy
Therapy of disorders of the immune system: rheumatoid arthritis and allergic contact dermatitis as model diseases.
Therapy of osteo-articular pathologies.

Head Lecturer(s)

Maria Teresa da Teixeira Cruz Rosete

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Written evaluation of each module. Final classification equal to the mean of the classifications obtained in the 4 modules: 100.0%

Bibliography

Brunton LL, Lazo JS, Parker KL (eds.) GOODMAN & GILMAN’S – The pharmacological basis of therapeutics. 11th edition. New York [etc.]: McGraw-Hill, 2006.
Guimarães S.; Moura, D.; Soares da Silva, P. - Terapêutica medicamentosa e suas bases farmacológicas. 5ª Edição. Porto: Porto Editora, 2006.
Katzung B.G. Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. 9th Edition. McGraw-Hill, 2004.
Rang, Dale, Ritter & Flower. Rang & Dale's, Pharmacology. Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier, 6th Edition, 2007.
Tierney L.M. Jr; McPhee, S.J.; Papadakis, M.A. Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment. 43rd Edition. McGraw-Hill, 2004
Artigos científicos/Scientific articles.