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| VETE0033-1 | pharmacology, toxicologie des médicaments and thérapeutique vétérinaires | |||||
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| Duration : | 66h Th, 9h TPPC | |||||
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| Holder(s) : | Pascal Gustin | |||||
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| Course contents : | The absorption, diffusion, metabolisation and elimination of drugs but also of xenobiotics are investigated by the pharmacokinetics. Pharmacodynamics studies the mechanisms d'action of the active compounds. The course is planned in order to understand the drugs induced-effects . The general pharmacology is first considered. The pharmacology of the different systems is discussed at the end of the course. The general properties of drugs are related to their potential therapeutical use with an optimal effectiveness and safety. The concept of quality of the drugs is considered in the context of the current legal framework. Public health and environmental problems are also discussed. | |||||
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| Course objective : | The aims are: - to give an overview of fundamental pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, -to describe the pharmacological properties of the active compunds, -to give the keys leading to a rational use of drugs within a scientific, clinical and legal framework taking into account the animal health, public health and environment. | |||||
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| Prerequisites : | basic scientific matters especially biochemistry, physiology, immunology, bacteriology, virology, biology... and general pathology | |||||
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| Organization : | courses: 66h seminars:9h | |||||
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| Written notes : | Books in french available Reference books : Veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, 7th edition, Adams Antimicrobial therapy in veterinary medicine, Prescott and Baggot Principles of veterinary therapeutics, Jones and Starmer Lecture(s) obligatoire(s) : Books in french Lecture(s) conseillée(s) : | |||||
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| Assessment : | written examination with a global note including pharmacology and related matters (75%) and toxicology (25%) | |||||
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| Contacts : | P. Gustin, E-mail : p.gustin@ulg.ac.be Tél. : 04/ 366 41 75 | |||||
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ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 8/04/2005
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