Applied Pharmacology II

Recommended Prerequisites

Solid training in Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Human Anatomophysiology and Human Physiopathology.    

Teaching Methods

Each topic was addressed in the form of lectures by experts from each area.
The evaluation was performed at the end of each module and the final classification was the result weighted average of each module.

Learning Outcomes

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

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Treatment of asthma and COPD: clinical management and treatment guidelines.

Prophylaxis and treatment of tropical diseases.

Update on antibiotics and antibiotic resistance.

Antiparasitic: pharmaceutical aspects.

Treatment of chemotherapy and radiotherapy complications. Treatment of chronic pain.

Treatment of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular complications.

Pharmacotherapy in digestive pathologies

Pharmacotherapy and changes in renal pathologies hidroelectrolíticas.

Drugs of natural origin: terapêuitica successes. Phytoestrogens and natural drugs acting on the central nervous system.

Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases: the future.

Pharmacotherapy of elderly

Pharmacotherapy in Pediatrics. Vaccines.    

Head Lecturer(s)

Maria Teresa da Teixeira Cruz Rosete

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Mini Tests: 100.0%

Bibliography

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.

TIERNEY, L.M. Jr; McPhee, S.J.; Papadakis, M.A. Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment. 43rd Edition. McGraw-Hill, 2004.

VELAZQUEZ - Farmacologia. 16ª Edición. Madrid: McGraw-Hill Interamericana de España, 1993.