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Course Title : |
VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY AND
TOXICOLOGY |
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Course Code : |
VPK 3601 |
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Credits
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3 + 1 |
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Semester : |
May |
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Program : |
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |
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Prerequisite : |
None |
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Lecture : |
Dr. Arifah Abdul Kadir
(Coordinator) |
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Dr. Kalthum Hashim |
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Objective : |
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At the end of the
course, the student would : |
- principles of
pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, chemotherapy and
toxicology and variation in response and disposition of drugs among
species.
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pharmacological action mechanisms , structural activity relationship and
the side effects/toxicity of various groups of therapeutically agents
in veterinary medicine
- chemical
properties, action mechanisms and biological effects of various poisons
including plant and animal based poison and the principles of treatment.
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Synopsis : |
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The course provides
an understanding of pharmacology and a basis for the use of drugs in the
treatment and management of animals. Emphasis is given to the effect of
drugs and poisons on biological systems, their mechanisms and sites of
action as well as the therapeutic application, toxicity/side effects of
various groups of drugs used in veterinary medicine. Considerable
attention will also be given to variation in response and disposition of
various therapeutic agents. Factors modifying the
effectiveness/toxicity of drugs and the general principles of treatment
of poison will also be discussed. |
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Lecture Schedule |
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No
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Lecture Title |
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1
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Introduction
to course - Briefing |
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2-5 |
General
pharmacology |
| 6
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Steroids |
| 7
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories |
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8
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Antiseptics and disinfectants |
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9-10 |
Anthelmintics |
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11-12 |
General
anaesthesia |
| 13
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Local
anaesthesia. |
| 14
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Hypnotic,
sedative and anti-convulsion |
| 15
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Non-narcotic analgesic |
| 16
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Narcotic
analgesic |
| 17
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Neuroleptanalgesic |
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18-19 |
Fluid
therapy |
| 20
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Diuretics |
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21-26 |
Antibiotics |
| 27
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Antifungal
drugs |
| 28
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Cardiac
glycosides |
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29-30 |
Adrenergic
drugs. |
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31-32 |
Cholinergic drugs |
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33-34 |
General
toxicology |
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35-36
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Heavy
metals |
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37-39 |
Pesticides |
| 40
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Natural
toxicants |
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Practical Schedule |
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No
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Practical Title |
| 1
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Forms of drug
preparation |
| 2
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Methods of
drug administration |
| 3
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Exercise
on drug dosage calculations |
| 4
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General
anaesthesia |
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5
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Introduction to anaesthetic machine |
| 6
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Local
anaesthesia |
| 7
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Fluid
therapy |
| 8
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Effects of
diuretics |
| 9
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Adrenergic
and cholinergic drugs |
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10 |
Case
studies on poisoning |
| 11
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Discussion/Tutorial |
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Evaluation : |
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Continuous
assessment : |
40% |
| Practical Test : |
20% |
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Attendance
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5% |
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Final Exam
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35% |
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Total
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100% |
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Attendance : |
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An attendance of a
minimum of 80% of the lectures and practical is required for eligibility
to sit for the final semester examination |
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Text Book : |
- Arthur,
G.H., Noakes, D.E. and Pearson, H (1989). Veterinary Reproduction &
Obstetrics. (6th Edition), Bailliere Tindall, London
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Noakes, D.E. (1997). Fertility and Obstetrics in Cattle. Blackwell
Scientific Publications, London.
- Hafez, E.S.E.
(1992). Reproduction in farm animals. (6th Ed.) Lea & Febiger,
Philadelphia.
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References |
- Cole,
H.H. & Cupps, P.T. (1977). Reproduction in Domestic Animals. Academic
Press, New!York
- Cox, J.E.
(1987). Surgery of the Reproductive Tract in Large Animals. Liverpool
University Press.
- Laing,
J.A., Brinley Morgan, W.J. & Wagner, W.C. (1988). Fertility and
Infertility in Veterinary Practice (4th Ed.). Bailliere Tindall, London.
- Morrow,
D.A. (1986). Current Therapy in Theriogenology 2. (2nd Ed.) W.B.
Saunders Co. Philadelphia.
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