Pharmacology
Study Course Implementer
Riga, 21 Consula Street, farmkk@rsu.lv, +37167062708
About Study Course
Objective
Promote the acquisition of knowledge on the main pharmacological groups of medicinal products, their mechanism of action and their use. Promote awareness of drug activity in the body, receptor exposure, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, interactions, side effects and toxicology.
Preliminary Knowledge
Physiology, biochemistry, anatomy, microbiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will be able to recognise the medicinal product by its pharmacological group.
2.Will be taught to explain the mechanics of how medicines work.
3.Will be able to assess the basic principles of prescribing.
4.The pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic differences between the medicinal product will be able to be identified.
5.Will be able to identify the main indications, contraindications, side effects and risks, interactions of the medicinal product.
Skills
1.Will be able to explain the mechanisms of operation of the medicinal product.
2.Select and use the most appropriate medicines in specific clinical situations.
3.Will be able to assess the potential side effects, interactions, risks of the medicinal product in appropriate clinical situations.
4.Will be able to assess the toxicological risks of the medicinal product and find an appropriate solution in case of overdose.
Competences
1.Use the acquired knowledge by providing appropriate medicines therapy across different patient and disease groups based on evidence-based medical data.
2.To analyse the effects of medicinal products on the human body, to evaluate the risk-benefit ratio of medicinal therapy.
3.Select and analyse information about the medicinal product, its use during the treatment process.
4.Will be able to analyse and apply evidence-based medical data in practice.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual and group work |
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Individual and group work in analysing the mechanism of action of the medicinal product and clinical cases. |
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2.
Survey |
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It is recommended to complete the study course survey by evaluating the existing content of the course and making proposals for updating the course. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Colloquia I |
12.50% from total grade
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10 points
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General pharmacology. Autonomous nervous system. Pharmacology of medicinal products affecting the cardiovascular system. Pharmacology of medicinal products affecting haemostasis. Pharmacology of diuretics. |
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2.
Colloquia II |
12.50% from total grade
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10 points
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the central nervous system. |
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3.
Colloquia III |
12.50% from total grade
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10 points
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Pharmacology of endocrine-influencing agents. Pharmacology of reproductive agents. Urological agents. |
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4.
Colloquia IV |
12.50% from total grade
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10 points
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Respiratory agents, gastrointestinal agents, pharmacology of immune agents. Steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories. Substances affecting the metabolism of uric acid. |
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5.
Exam |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Video Lecture
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Location
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles for the search for evidence-based and other pharmacological information.
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Video Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the autonomous nervous system
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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2
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the cardiovascular system
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Video Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the central nervous system
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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1
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Topics
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An introductory lesson. General pharmacology 1. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
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1
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An introductory lesson. General pharmacology 1. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
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1
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An introductory lesson. General pharmacology 1. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
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1
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General pharmacology 2. Terminology
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General pharmacology 2. Terminology
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General pharmacology 2. Terminology
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1
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General pharmacology 3. Toxicology.
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General pharmacology 3. Toxicology.
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1
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General pharmacology 3. Toxicology.
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Autonomous nervous system. Pharmacology of cholinergic agents.
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Autonomous nervous system. Pharmacology of cholinergic agents.
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Autonomous nervous system. Pharmacology of cholinergic agents.
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Study room
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1
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Autonomous nervous system. Pharmacology of adrenergic agents.
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Autonomous nervous system. Pharmacology of adrenergic agents.
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Autonomous nervous system. Pharmacology of adrenergic agents.
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of medicinal products affecting haemostasis. Pharmacology of diuretics.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of medicinal products affecting haemostasis. Pharmacology of diuretics.
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of medicinal products affecting haemostasis. Pharmacology of diuretics.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of medicinal products affecting the cardiovascular system 1. Pharmacology of antihypertensive agents.
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of medicinal products affecting the cardiovascular system 1. Pharmacology of antihypertensive agents.
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of medicinal products affecting the cardiovascular system 1. Pharmacology of antihypertensive agents.
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of medicinal products affecting the cardiovascular system 2. Pharmacology of antianginal agents.
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Location
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of medicinal products affecting the cardiovascular system 2. Pharmacology of antianginal agents.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of medicinal products affecting the cardiovascular system 2. Pharmacology of antianginal agents.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of medicinal products affecting the cardiovascular system 3. Pharmacology of medicines used in the treatment of heart failure.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of medicinal products affecting the cardiovascular system 3. Pharmacology of medicines used in the treatment of heart failure.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of medicinal products affecting the cardiovascular system 3. Pharmacology of medicines used in the treatment of heart failure.
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of medicinal products affecting the cardiovascular system 4. Pharmacology of antiarrhythmic agents.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of medicinal products affecting the cardiovascular system 4. Pharmacology of antiarrhythmic agents.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of medicinal products affecting the cardiovascular system 4. Pharmacology of antiarrhythmic agents.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Colloquia. Pharmacology of agents affecting the autonomous nervous system and cardiovascular system.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the central nervous system 1. Pharmacology of antipsychotics.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the central nervous system 1. Pharmacology of antipsychotics.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the central nervous system 1. Pharmacology of antipsychotics.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the central nervous system 2. Pharmacology of antidepressants, anxyolytics and hypnotics.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the central nervous system 2. Pharmacology of antidepressants, anxyolytics and hypnotics.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the central nervous system 2. Pharmacology of antidepressants, anxyolytics and hypnotics.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the central nervous system 3. Pharmacology of anti-epileptic and anti-parkinsonist agents.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the central nervous system 3. Pharmacology of anti-epileptic and anti-parkinsonist agents.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the central nervous system 3. Pharmacology of anti-epileptic and anti-parkinsonist agents.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the central nervous system 4. Pharmacology of painkillers and anaesthetics.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the central nervous system 4. Pharmacology of painkillers and anaesthetics.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the central nervous system 4. Pharmacology of painkillers and anaesthetics.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Colloquia. Pharmacology of agents affecting the central nervous system.
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Pharmacology of endocrinological agents
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Pharmacology of preparations for internal disease therapy
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Pharmacology of antiinfectives and chemotherapeutics
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Hypothalamus and pituitary hormones and pharmacology of agents affecting their function.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Hypothalamus and pituitary hormones and pharmacology of agents affecting their function.
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Hypothalamus and pituitary hormones and pharmacology of agents affecting their function.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting thyroid function. Pharmacology of preparations affecting bone mineralisation.
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting thyroid function. Pharmacology of preparations affecting bone mineralisation.
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting thyroid function. Pharmacology of preparations affecting bone mineralisation.
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of preparations for the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of preparations for the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
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Topics
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Pharmacology of preparations for the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
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Topics
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Pharmacology of reproductive agents. Urological agents.
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1
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Pharmacology of reproductive agents. Urological agents.
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Pharmacology of reproductive agents. Urological agents.
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Colloquia. Endocrinological agents pharmacology.
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of steroid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories. Substances affecting the metabolism of uric acid.
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Location
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of steroid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories. Substances affecting the metabolism of uric acid.
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Study room
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Topics
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Pharmacology of steroid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories. Substances affecting the metabolism of uric acid.
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the immune system. Monoclonal antibodies.
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Study room
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the immune system. Monoclonal antibodies.
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the immune system. Monoclonal antibodies.
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of respiratory agents.
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of respiratory agents.
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Study room
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1
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Pharmacology of respiratory agents.
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Study room
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1
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the gastrointestinal system.
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Study room
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1
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the gastrointestinal system.
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Pharmacology of agents affecting the gastrointestinal system.
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of preparations for dermatology and ophthalmology.
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of preparations for dermatology and ophthalmology.
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of preparations for dermatology and ophthalmology.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Colloquia. Pharmacology of preparations for the treatment of internal diseases, dermatology and ophthalmology.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of antiinfectives. Antibacterial agents. Antimycotics.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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1
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Topics
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Pharmacology of antiinfectives. Antibacterial agents. Antimycotics.
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Brunton, Laurence L., Hilal-Dandan, Knollmann, R., Björn, C. Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 14th Edition. 2022Suitable for English stream
Praktiskā farmakoloģija. 4. izd. (akceptējams izdevums - vienīgais izdevums latviešu valodā)
Haschek and Rousseaux's Handbook of Toxicologic Pathology. 4th Edition. 2022, Vol.1.Suitable for English stream
Olson, Kent R., Anderson, Ilene B., et al. Poisoning & Drug Overdose. 8th Edition. 2022Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
Stringer, Janet L. Basic Concepts in Pharmacology: What You Need to Know for Each Drug Class. 6th Edition. 2022Suitable for English stream
Waller, Derek G., et al. 2022. Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 6th Edition.Suitable for English stream
Raffa, Robert B. 2014. Netter's Illustrated Pharmacology. 2nd Edition.Suitable for English stream
Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology: Examination & Board Review. 12th Edition.Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
RSU abonētās zinātniskās datubāzes
ChemIDplus and the Drug Information Portal Content Available From PubChem Only Starting December 2022Suitable for English stream