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Pharmacotherapy I

Subject
Subject code 1RTO17/FT1
Subject name Pharmacotherapy I
Credit points 3 ECTS
Grading method Distinctive (letters)
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2017 F
Study year 2
Semester Spring semester
Subject type Mandatory
Aim
To acquire knowledge of pharmacotherapy: different medicine groups of over-the-counter medicines, their effects on the organism and usage in treating diseases.
Study outcome
1. Has knowledge of commonly used drug groups, their effects on the body and the factors influencing the effects of the drugs.
2. Has knowledge of indications and contraindications of the basic drug groups sold over the counter.
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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