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Presentation
Presentation
Pharmacology focuses the knowledge of drugs, particularly the mechanisms of action implicated in their pharmacological effects. This curricular unit (CU) is thus crucial in a graduation in pharmaceutical sciences. After acquiring the basic knowledge in Pharmacology in the CU of Pharmacology I, Pharmacology II concentrates on the major drug classes. This allows students to acquire the pharmacological knowledge essential for a professional in Pharmaceutical Sciences, especially because the theoretical concepts will be continuously bridged with practical examples
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor; Master Degree | Semestral | 6
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
3 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT477-3906
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
1-Presentation of the CU 2-Cardiovascular apparatus -Cardiotonics -Antiarrhythmics -Antihypertensives -Vasodilators -Antidyslipidemics 3-Blood -Antianemics -Anticoagulants and Antithrombotics -Antihemorrhagics 4-Digestive system -Antiacids and antiulcers -Motility modifiers 5-Endocrine system -Insulin and antidiabetics -Obesity -Thyroid hormones and antithyroid agents -Corticosteroids -Estrogens and progestogens 6-Antialergics -Antihistaminics -Sympathomimetics 7-Respiratory tract -Bronchodilators and antiasthmatics -Antitussic and expectorant drugs 8-Locomotor system -Analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents -Drugs used in gout -Drugs acting on bone and calcium metabolism -Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs 9-Anti-infectives -Antibacterials -Antivirals -Antifungals 10-Antineoplastics -Cytotoxics -Antihormones -Targeted therapies - Immunotherapy 11-Vitamins and minerals
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Objectives
Objectives
For the drug classes taught in the CU, students are expected to: - Describe the main mechanisms of drug action - Identify frequent side effects and drug interactions - Understand the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics properties and their influence on therapeutics - Understand the therapeutic uses of the major drug classes and identify representative drugs The CU will also contribute to the development of transversal competences such as the ability to work in groups, the critical spirit, the ability to explain and communicate scientific topics, and the technical skills associated with laboratory work.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Active learning methodologies using Case-based learning, and role-play Gamification strategies will be used in classes, through the Kahoot and Wordwall programs. Teaching in the "Fieldwork" format, through study visits and/or seminars with external speakers, as part of the Lusófona Week of Contact with the Pharmaceutical Profession.
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References
References
Guimarães, S., Moura, D., Soares da Silva, P.. (2014). Terapêutica Medicamentosa e suas bases Farmacológicas. Porto: Porto Editora. Brunton, L.L., Hilal-Dandan, R., Knollman, B. (2017). Goodman & Gilman's. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 13th ed. McGraw Hill. Katzung,B.G., Vanderah, T.W. (2021). Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 15th ed, McGraw-Hill. Prontuário Terapêutico. Infarmed.(online)
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
