Course Unit / Phytotherapy care

Phytotherapy care

Year
1
Academic year
2022-2023
Code
02045776
Subject Area
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Mode of Delivery
B-learning
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
6.0
Type
Compulsory
Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

The minimum recommended knowledge is in line with what is taught in the 1st Cycle courses in the areas of Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Nutrition and Agricultural, Bioanalytical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, or other courses considered appropriate by the Scientific Council of the FFUC.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical Classes: lectures with a strong component of dialogue and application in practical cases, essentially using the visual media ("data show"). Personal study and/or tutorial: read the recommended bibliography provided by professors; autonomous research is essential for better performance.

Learning Outcomes

To enable students with technical and scientific knowledge inherent to Phytotherapy, namely, to contribute to rational advice on medicines and herbal supplements in various pathologies, supported by efficacy and safety data. Thus, in addition to aspects of efficacy, possible side effects and drug interactions are also considered. In this context, several products marketed mainly in the form of "over the counter (OTCs)" for different pathologies will be addressed, providing knowledge about the benefits vs risks of the consumption of these products.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

General concepts of Phytotherapy and its integration in Health Systems

Quality, efficacy, and safety in Phytotherapy

Herbal medicinal products in various pathologies involving the digestive system, central nervous system, genital system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, immune system, skin, among others.

Particular case of Pediatrics and Oncology.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Resolution Problems: 20.0%
Exam: 80.0%

Bibliography

Vanaclocha B & Cañigueral S Fitoterapia. Vademécum de prescripción 5 edition Elsevier Espanha, 2019, ISBN 10: 8491132996

Proença da Cunha A. et al. Manual de plantas medicinais- bases farmacológicas e clínicas, Donalivro, Lisboa 2017

Proença da Cunha A., Plantas na terapêutica- farmacologia e ensaios clínicos Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisboa, 2007.