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Curriculum subject

Pharmacology

Subject
Subject code 1RTO09/FL
Subject name Pharmacology
Credit points 9 ECTS
Grading method Exam (letters)
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2014 F
Study year 2
Semester Fall semester
Subject type Mandatory
Academicians
Merle Kiloman
Subject loads
Lecture 104
Seminar 12
Personal study 118
Aim
Objective
To give the students knowledge of the mechanism of action, the side-effects and clinical use of drugs. Passing Pharmacology is a prerequisite for studying Pharmacotherapy.
Study outcome
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the subject, the student:
1) understands the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs;
2) has knowledge of the effects of drugs on the body and of the factors influencing the effects;
3) knows the different ways of administration of medicines and the effects of a drug depending on the form of medicine and the way of administration of the medicine;
4) has knowledge of drug groups, their pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, dosing, contraindications and side effects;
5) is able to use pharmacology-related reference books, manuals and online resources.
Current rounds
None
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