Pharmacology & Therapeutics I (2 hrs Lecture+1 hr Tutorial)

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Description

This course deals with the characteristics and use of drugs intended for hepatic disorders including viral hepatitis, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, inflammatory bowel diseases and irritable bowel syndrome as well as gastrointestinal symptoms including nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea. The mechanism of action of different agents commonly used for these disorders is provided. Interactive approaches are used to familiarize the students with background information underlying the expected side effects and the interactions between these agents and other drugs, foods, or disease conditions. Emphasis will be placed on integrating epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, treatment options and guidelines, disease state management.

Program

Bachelor of Pharmacy - PharmD

Objectives

  • 1.1 Describe the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, laboratory diagnosis & clinical features of the gastro-intestinal and hepatic disorders.

    1.2 Recognize the appropriate resources of information to guide therapy of the gastro-intestinal and hepatic disorders.

    1.3 Define the goals of therapy and identify potential drug therapy related problems.

    2.1 Interpret and analyze data pertinent to laboratory results and medical history.

    2.2 Calculate and adjust dosage and dose regimen of medications.

    2.3 Prioritize the goals of therapy and review monitoring parameters outlined in the patient care plan.

    3.1 Select the appropriate drug therapy.

    3.2 Design a tailored care plan.

    3.3 Relate etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, laboratory diagnosis, and clinical features of gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders and their pharmacotherapeutic approaches.

    4.4 Practice independent learning needed for continuous professional development.

    4.2 Retrieve and critically analyze information, identify and solve problems, and work autonomously and effectively in a team.

    4.3 Use new technologies and media to demonstrate effective presentation skills.

    4.1 Demonstrate responsibility for team performance and peer evaluation of other team members, and express time management skills.

Textbook

Rang, H. P., Dale, M. M., Ritter, J. M., Flower, R. J., & Henderson, G. (2016). Rang and Dale's Pharmacology (8th ed.). Elsevier Churchill Livingstone.

Course Content

content serial Description
1Management of dyspepsia and peptic ulcer (1).(Lecture)
1SOAP. (Tutorial)
2Management of dyspepsia and peptic ulcer (2). (Lecture)
2SOAP 2. (Tutorial)
3Management of constipation. (Lecture)
3Nausea and vomiting. (Tutorial)
4Management of diarrhea. (Lecture)
4H. pylori-induced peptic ulcer. (Tutorial)
5Management of nausea and vomiting.(Lecture)
5NSAID-induced peptic ulcer. (Tutorial)
6Management of irritable bowel syndrome. (Lecture)
6GERD . (Tutorial)
7Management of inflammatory bowel disease. (Lecture)
7GIT bleeding and stress-ulcer prophylaxis. (Tutorial)
8Introduction to liver cirrhosis. (Lecture)
8IBD Part 1.(Tutorial)
9Management of cirrhotic ascites .(Lecture)
9IBD Part 2 .(Tutorial)
10Management of hepatic encephalopathy . (Lecture)
10Liver complications: ascites. (Tutorial)
11Management of portal hypertension and oesophageal varices .(Lecture)
11Liver complications: hepatic encephalopathy. (Tutorial)
12Management of viral hepatitis 1 .(Lecture)
12Acute pancreatitis 1. (Tutorial)
13Management of viral hepatitis 2. (Lecture)
13Acute pancreatitis 2. (Tutorial)
14Management of acute pancreatitis .(Lecture)
14Case-based Body Interact .(Tutorial)
15Management of chronic pancreatitis. (Lecture)
15Case-based Body Interact .(Tutorial)

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