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Course content
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Lecture topics: 1. Introduction to pharmacology - basics of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, adverse effects. 2. Drugs affecting the CNS - general anaesthetics, hypnotics, antiemetics, antiparkinsonian drugs, antiepileptics, analgesics (opioids), psychotropic drugs. 3. Drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system - basic effects of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. Drugs influencing the heart and blood vessels, antihypertensives. Drugs impacting the heart and blood vessels, diuretics, hypolipidemics. 4. Drugs affecting blood disorders, respiratory system, and digestive system. 5. Drugs for nutritional supplementation, vitamins, and minerals. 6. Drugs for endocrine system disorders (treatment of thyroid and gonadal disorders, contraceptives, antidiabetics). 7. Drugs for musculoskeletal system conditions (anti-rheumatics, analgesics). Alternative treatment methods. 8. Drugs for infectious diseases (antibiotics, chemotherapeutics, virostatics). 9. Drugs for the immune system and cancer treatment. 10. Drugs during pregnancy and lactation. Seminar topics: 1. Exposure and ways in which toxic substances enter the body, their distribution, biotransformation, and excretion. 2. The mechanisms behind chemical toxicity and clinical signs of intoxication. 3. Drug intoxication. 4. Addictive substance intoxication. 5. Inhalation intoxication. 6. Acid and alkali intoxication. Alcohol intoxication. 7. Heavy metal poisoning. Pesticide poisoning. 8. Substances that form methemoglobin. 9. Plant poisoning. Animal poisoning. 10. Principles of intoxication treatment, detoxification methods, both nonspecific and specific therapies, and elimination techniques.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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| Knowledge |
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| - distinguish between basic indication groups of drugs; - explain the main effects of drugs and possible side effects; - explain possible interactions in polytherapy and interactions with beverages and food; - recognise the principles and methods of application of individual drugs; - apply the acquired knowledge in clinical practice. |
| - distinguish between basic indication groups of drugs; - explain the main effects of drugs and possible side effects; - explain possible interactions in polytherapy and interactions with beverages and food; - recognise the principles and methods of application of individual drugs; - apply the acquired knowledge in clinical practice. |
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| - understand the basic principles of general pharmacology and the basic drug groups of individual systems; - recognise the desired and undesired effects of drugs; - understand basic drug interactions; - warn of the risks of therapy; - communicate with other healthcare professionals in the field of pharmacology (doctors, pharmacists) and be prepared to provide basic information about drugs to patients. |
| - understand the basic principles of general pharmacology and the basic drug groups of individual systems; - recognise the desired and undesired effects of drugs; - understand basic drug interactions; - warn of the risks of therapy; - communicate with other healthcare professionals in the field of pharmacology (doctors, pharmacists) and be prepared to provide basic information about drugs to patients. |
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Recommended literature
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KERTYS, M. Základy všeobecnej farmakológie. Praha: Grada, 2021.
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KNOR, J., MÁLEK, J. Farmakoterapie urgentních stavů. Praha: Maxdorf, 2014.
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LÜLLMANN, H., MOHR, K., HEIN, L. Barevný atlas farmakologie. Praha: Grada, 2012.
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MARTÍNKOVÁ, J. Farmakologie pro studenty zdravotnických oborů. 2. vyd.. Praha: Grada, 2018.
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MIXA, V., HEINIGE, P., VOBRUBA, V. Dětská přednemocniční a urgentní péče: 3., přepracované a doplněné vydání.. Praha: Grada, 2024.
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PELCLOVÁ, D. et al. Nemoci z povolání a intoxikace. Praha: Karolinum, 2014.
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ŠVIHOVEC, J. et al. Farmakologie. Praha: Grada, 2018.
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