At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learn the main drug classes that affect the gastrointestinal (GI), respiratory and cardiovascular system (CVS). 2) Understand the mechanisms of action of GI, CVS and respiratory drugs and NSAIDs. 3) Have knowledge about contraindications, side effects, drug interactions and usage of these drugs in special patient groups (pediatric and geriatric patients, elderly, pregnancy, breastfeeding).
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
The aim of this course is to give information about the pharmacological properties of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), drugs affecting the gastrointestinal, respiratory and cardiovascular system.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Drugs affecting gastrointestinal system
2nd Week
Non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drugs
3rd Week
Treatment of asthma, COPD and flu
4th Week
Introduction to autonomic pharmacology,
5th Week
Parasympathomimetic and parasympatholitic drugs
6th Week
Sympathomimetic and sympatholitic drugs
7th Week
Neuromuscular junction blocking agents and ganglion blockers
8th Week
Mid-term
9th Week
Introduction to cardiovascular system pharmacology
10th Week
Antihypertensive drugs
11th Week
Antianginal drugs
12th Week
Treatment of congestive heart failure
13th Week
Antiarrythmic drugs
14th Week
Antitrombotics and antianemics
15th Week
Antihyperlipidemics
16th Week
Drugs affecting fluid-electrolyte and acid-base balance
17th Week
Final
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
1. Kayaalp, S.O. Rasyonel Tedavi Yönünden Tıbbi Farmakoloji, Ankara, 2012 2. Kayaalp, S.O. Klinik Farmakolojinin Esasları ve Temel Düzenlemeler, 3.Baskı, 2005. 3. Goodman&Gilman The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics,The McGraw-Hill Company, 13th edition, 2017. 4. Katzung, B., Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, Appleton Lange, 14th edition. 2018. 5. Harvey, R.A. Lippincotts Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology Wolters. Kluwer Lippincott Williams &Wilkins, 5th edition, 2012.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
60
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
0
0
0
Individual or group work
14
2
28
Preparation for Final exam
1
25
25
Course hours
14
2
28
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
15
15
Laboratory (including preparation)
0
0
0
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
0
0
0
Total Workload
98
Total Workload / 30
3,26
ECTS Credits of the Course
3
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
