Course Topics
- General Fundamentals of Pharmacology: we will explore what happens after taking medications and the key principles of how pharmacology works.
- Physiology of the Cardiovascular System: the main types of existing pathologies and groups of medications that can affect the functioning of the heart and blood vessels.
- Physiology and Pharmacology of Obstructive Lung Diseases: bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Physiology of Nerve Impulse Transmission and Medications Affecting the Functions of the Central Nervous System: using antidepressants as an example.
- What Is Chemotherapy from the Point of View of Pharmacology? Different types of chemotherapy.
Course Learning Outcomes
Through the analysis of several diseases, you will understand how closely physiology and pharmacology are connected, and you will also try to prescribe treatment yourself in a proposed case.
Knowledge Assessment Format: solving a clinical case.
Knowledge Assessment Format
A 5-slide presentation in which the student should present their understanding of a disease, with the case proposed by the lecturer, explain the physiological changes in the body, and suggest treatment strategies based on the course material.