The aim of this course is to learn the knowledge for the general mechanisms of drugs action, the principles of pharmacokinetics, the adverse effects and the more important pharmacological interactions. After completing this module, students gain understanding the main pharmacological and pharmacotherapeutic of different classes of drugs.
Purpose of the course:
Basic formative targets:
Formative targets of the class:
Traditional lecture.
Lessons with the presentation of clinical cases (interactivity)
If the teaching will be given in a mixed or remote way, variations with respect to what was previously stated may be introduced to ensure compliance with the program envisaged and reported in the Syllabus.
If the conditions require it, the verification of learning can also be carried out electronically
Introduction to Pharmacology.
Drugs development process.
Elements of Pharmacokinetics: absorption, ditribution, metabolism, elimination.
Elements of Pharmacodynamic and tyoes of drugs receptors.
Elements of drug abuse and addiction.
Family and physiological history
Genetic pathogenic factors, Infectious conditions, Living and feeding habits, Birth, Breastfeeding, First physiological acts, Schooling, Puberty, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Childbirth and lactation, Physical and intellectual activities, Appetite and diet, Thirst and introduction of liquids, Use of alcohol and smoking habits, Sleep-waking rhythm, Alvo, Diuresis, Sexual activity.
Objective Examination
General physical examination (Psyche and sensory, decubitus, Facies, Skin color, Elementary skin lesions, Body temperature, Nutrition and hydration state, Superficial lymph nodes, Muscular apparatus)
Diseases of the respiratory system
The upper and conduction airways, pulmonary circulation, obstructive and restrictive pathologies, respiratory failure, bronchial asthma, dyspnea, cough.
Diseases of the cardiovascular system
Chest pain (infarct and anginapectoris), arrhythmias, arterial hypertension, heart failure, pericarditis and endocarditis.
Diabetes Mellitus
Classification, epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, acute and chronic complications. Therapy, physical activity guidelines
Digestive system diseases
Hiatal hernia, gastrodueodenal ulcer, colon disease, liver disease
Kidney diseases
Acute and chronic glomerulonephritis, nephrosis
Blood diseases
Anemias, myelo and lymphoproliferative syndromes
Farmacologia per le professioni sanitare; Rossi F., CuomoV., Riccardi C., Edizione Minerva Medica
Compendium of Internal Medicine (Cecil)