The condition for passing the course is active participation in practical exercises, presentation of seminar work, passing a credit test (min. 51%) and passing the exam (assessment at least 51%, classification level A - E) in accordance with the UVMP Study Regulations.

The graduate will gain knowledge in the field of special pharmacology related to the distribution of drugs in terms of their indications and therapeutic effect on the organ systems of the patient. Gain an overview of registered veterinary products used in animal therapy. Thanks to the acquired knowledge in the field of pharmacology and pharmacotherapy, he will be able to critically and independently evaluate the body's responses to the chosen treatment and thus provide high-quality nursing care for patients as well as advice to animal owners.

Course content:

- antibacterials used in the treatment of pets,

- an overview of antiparasitic agents effective against external and internal parasites,

- medicinal products affecting the organs of animals - nervous, cardiovascular and endocrine systems, digestive and respiratory systems,

- an overview of authorized products and medicines most commonly used in animal therapy.

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Antibiotics - types of antibiotics, goal of therapy, resistance, mechanism of action, distribution of antibiotics. Beta-lactam antibiotics.

2. Antibiotics inhibiting proteosynthesis – aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, macrolides, amphenicols, lincosamides, pleuromutilins. Other antibiotics.

3. Chemotherapeutics – sulfonamides, quinolones and fluoroquinolones. Antimycotics.

4. Antiparasitic drugs effective against external and internal parasites, methods of their application.

5. Medicines affecting the nervous system - neuroleptics and sedatives. Medicines used for premedication.

6. Anesthetics – general and local.

7. Medicines affecting pain and inflammation - opioid analgesics, non-steroidal and steroidal antiphlogistics.

8. Medicines affecting the cardiovascular system, blood and hematopoiesis.

9. Medicines affecting the digestive tract.

10. Medicines affecting the respiratory system.

11. Medicines of the endocrine system, hormones.

12. Disinfectants and antiseptics, preparations used on the skin.

13. Nutritional supplements – vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes.

Syllabus of practical exercises:

1. Antibiotics - characteristics according to method and mechanism of action, division of antibiotics according to active substances. Assignment of topics for seminar papers.

2. Analysis of the most frequently used antibiotic preparations in veterinary medicine.

3. Chemotherapeutics - classification according to active substances, characteristics of the most common preparations.

4. Antiparasitic drugs - distribution of active substances according to the causative agents of diseases. Characteristics of preparations used against external and internal parasites.

5. Local anesthesia and the importance of premedication. Hypnotics and sedatives.

6. General anesthesia – injection and inhalation. Anesthetics used in practice.

7. Analgesics – opioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Preparations used to reduce pain and inflammation.

8. Anticoagulant substances used in vivo and in vitro.

9. Adsorbents, treatment of poisoning.

10. Medicines of the respiratory system used in veterinary medicine. Preparations containing hormones used in animal therapy.

11. Preparations used for the treatment of skin diseases, antiseptics, disinfectants.

12. Credit test.

13. Presentation of seminar papers.

1. Martini-Johnson, L. Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians-E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences. 2020

2. Bill, R.L.: Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Technicians. Fourth Edition. Elsevier. 2017.

3. Rock, A.H.: Veterinary Pharmacology. A practical guide for the Veterinary Nurse. Elsevier. 2007.

4. Moore, M.C.: Calculations for veterinary nurses. Blackwell Publishing. 2001

Continuous assessment:

Assessment of knowledge will be conducted in the form of test, that must be mastered at least 51%.

Conditions for completion of course:

The condition for passing the course is active participation in practical exercises, presentation of seminar work, passing a credit test (min. 51%) and passing the exam (assessment at least 51%, classification level A - E) in accordance with the UVMP Study Regulations.

Final assessment:

Exam in written form (minimum 51 %)