Module 'Effect of Medicines on Human Body'

To provide the student with basic knowledge about the effect and the mechanisms of the action of medicines in the human body, their use for the treatment and prophylaxis of diseases, of drug interaction, as well as of the possible toxic effect of drugs and other potent substances on the performance of the organism.
Upon completion of the module, the student:
1. Knows the drug groups affecting the various organs and their active substances.
2. Is familiar with mechanisms of action of different therapeutic classes and the pharmacokinetics and -dynamics of their effect.
3. Knows the effect-modifying factors of drugs.
4. Knows the interactions of therapeutic agents.
5. Is familiar with modern pharmaceutical drugs and their use in the treatment of diseases.
6. Knows toxins and their effects on the body.
7. Knows the drugs used for treatment of pets and farm animals.