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Pharmacotherapy I

Subject
Subject code 1RTO16/FT-1
Subject name Pharmacotherapy I
Credit points 3 ECTS
Grading method Nondistinctive
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2016 F
Study year 2
Semester Spring semester
Subject type Mandatory
Academicians
Ülle Tamming
Aim
To provide students with knowledge on pharmacotherapy: different groups of over-the-counter medicines, their effect on the organism and usage in treating diseases.
Study outcome
Upon completion of the subject, the student:
1. Has knowledge on commonly used drug groups, their effects on the body and the factors influencing the effects of the drugs.
2. Has knowledge on the indications and contraindications of the main over-the-counter medicinal groups.
3. Is able to explain the side effects and interactions of over-the-counter drugs.
4. Has general knowledge of the diseases, for the treatment of which over-the-counter medicinal drug groups are used.
5. Is able to use the drug information sources: pharmacology reference books, manuals and Internet-based sources.
Current rounds
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