PHM430 Therapeutics (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Pharmacy (PHARM)
Duration: Two sessions
Abstract:
Integrates previous studies as the basis for the therapeutic application of drugs in some of the various clinical drug groups. Covers drugs used for the respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, renal, reproductive, endocrine, nervous, cutaneous and musculoskeletal systems including indications and contraindications for their use. Also examines drugs used for behavioural and infectious disorders and chemotherapeutics and includes indications and contraindications for their use.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Orange |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Internal | Orange |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PHM430
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Available only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) courses.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to identify the indications and contraindications for specific pharmaceutic products;
- be able to appreciate the significance of secondary or unwanted side-effects of the various pharmaceutical agents studied;
- be able to appreciate the importance of biopsychosocial concepts in ameliorating non-adherence to medication regimes;
- be able to recognise the likelihood of drug dependence, drug resistance and drug tolerance for each of the drug groups studied
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- drugs used in the treatment of asthma and other obstructive and restrictive disorders; - cardiovascular agents including anti-hypertensives, hypolipidaemics, anti-arrhythmics, anti-anginals, inotropics, vasopressors and vasodilators, - drugs used for blood disorders such as anticoagulants, thrombolytics and haemostatic agents; - gastrointestinal agents such as antacids, laxatives, antidiarrhoeals and detoxifying agents; - hormonal and genito-urinary agents such as diuretics and contraceptives; - pharmaceutical agents for control of endocrine dysfunction including anabolics, hypoglycaemics, thyroid agents, and calcium and haematopoietic regulators; - drugs altering neural function including anaesthetics, narcotic analgesics and neuromodulators such as sedatives, antianxiety agents, antidepressants and stimulants; - muscle relaxants, topical analgesics, rubefacients, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and neuromuscular agents; - chemotherapeutics associated with neoplastic disease; - medicinals for atopy and the immune system; - agents used as deterrents for alcohol abuse and smoking; - reviews aspects of clinical toxicology and principles behind drug resistance, drug tolerance and drug dependence.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.