Learning objectives
The student should learn how the drugs are adsobed, distributed, metabolized and excreted by the organisms; they should also know the essential pharmacological action of the autonomic nervous system and the mechanisms of action of the drugs of the eyes. Definition of hygiene, Public Health: divisions and aims. Concept of health<br />
General epidemiology of infectious diseases: host-parasite relationships, sources and reservoirs of infection, modes of transmission, modes of emergence of the infections in the population.Types and levels of preventive intervention: notification, quarantine measures, diagnostic investigation of infectious diseases, sterilisation, disinfection and disinfestation. Vaccine prophylaxis, types of vaccine, vaccine strategies and schedules. Passive immunoprophylaxis and chemoprophylaxis.Main prevention principles for non infectious diseases <br />
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Prerequisites
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Course unit content
General pharmacology: administration routes, absorption, metabolism, distribution and excretionPharmacodynamic : receptors, agonism, antagonism, target proteins Pharmacology of the Autonomic Nervous System Mechanism of action of the principal classes of ocular drugs.Definitions of hygiene, public heath and general epidemiology of infectious diseases, relationship, , sources and reservoirs of infection, modes of transmission, modes of emergence of the infections in the population.Types and levels of preventive intervention: notification, quarantine measures, diagnostic investigation of infectious diseases, sterilisation, disinfection and disinfestation. Vaccine prophylaxis, types of vaccine, vaccine strategies and schedules. Passive immunoprophylaxis and chemoprophylaxis. Main prevention principles for non infectious diseases <br />
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Full programme
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Bibliography
FARMACOLOGIA GENERALE D. De Wied, W. De Jong e A. Witter, Editor Piccin<br />
FARMACOLOGIA M.J. Mycek, R.A. Harvey and P.C. Champe, Editor Zanichelli<br />
IGIENE Barbuti S.,Bellelli E.,Fara G.M., Giammanco G.Ed.Moruzzi (II edizione)<br />
IGIENE Epidemiologia Sanità Pubblica Signorelli C. Soc. Ed.Universo
Teaching methods
Didactics:<br />
teaching and learning activities by making use of audiovisual instruments; interactive discussions.<br />
Examination Tests:<br />
oral exam
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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