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Subject 'Pharmacotherapy I'

Name in Estonian: Farmakoteraapia I

Year:   2017/2018    2018/2019    2019/2020    2020/2021    2021/2022    

State code1RTO16/FT-1
Study languageEstonian
ChairChair of Pharmacy
Credit points 3 ECTS
Grading method Nondistinctive

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.

Is taught in following curricula

2016: F  
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