PHARMACOLOGY I

Course Information
TitleΦΑΡΜΑΚΟΛΟΓΙΑ Ι / PHARMACOLOGY I
Code49
FacultyHealth Sciences
SchoolPharmacy
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID180000087
Class Information
Academic Year2018 – 2019
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours5
Class ID
600131515
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
To introduce students into the basic principles of Pharmacology; the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics parameters of drugs; the various pharmacological classes of drugs; the mechanism underlying the actions of the drugs in the body; the factors contributing to pharmacological response; the emergence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs); drug interactions; drug dosage scheme selection upon drug prescription and drug delivery in clinical practice.
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Work in an international context
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team
  • Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to Pharmacology; Drug-receptor interactions; Mechanisms underlying the emergence of drug resistance; Pharmacogenetics-Pharmacogenomics and drug idiosyncrasy; Pharmacokinetics processes: absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion (ADME); Drug interactions; Neuron cell types; Synapses; Taxonomy of neuronal receptors; Mechanism of action and structure-activity relationships of neurotransmitters; Autonomous nervous system; Parasympathomimetic drugs acting either in muscarinic or nicotinic receptors; Acetyl-cholinesterase-inhibiting drugs; Parasympatholytic drugs; Autonomic ganglia-blocking drugs; Skeletal muscle relaxant drugs; Sympathomimetics acting on adrenergic alpha- or beta- receptors; Sympatholytics acting on adrenergic alpha- or beta- receptors; Cardiac glycosides and positive inotropic agents; Diuretic drugs; Antihypertensive and anti-angina agents; Antiarrhythmic agents; Histamine and antihistaminics; Ergot alkaloids; Bronchodilators and other agents used for the treatment of asthma; Local anaesthetics; Drugs acting in gastrointestinal tract and the liver-bile duct system; Anti-hypercholesterolemia drugs; Hormones of hypothalamus and pituitary gland (hypophysis); Thyroid hormones and related drugs; Adrenal glands hormones and related agents; Estrogens; Androgens; Diabetes, Insulin and related drugs; Vitamins.
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Laptop and projector are used in the presentation of lessons, students can contact with the professor via email
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures331.1✓✓✓
Laboratory Work160.5✓✓✓
Tutorial80.3✓✓✓
Total571.9
Student Assessment
Description
Exams at the end of the semester; essay submission in laboratory tests.
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Μοριακή-Κλινική Φαρμακολογία κ. Τσιφτσόγλου Φαρμακολογία R. Harvey και P. Champe
Additional bibliography for study
Παρέχεται σε προσωπικό επίπεδο και μετά από αίτηση των διδασκόμενων
Last Update
19-09-2013