303170 (v.1) Pharmacotherapy 400

Area:

School of Pharmacy

Contact Hours:

3.0

Credits:

25.0

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Paediatric diseases and specific therapy for paediatric patients. Pregnancy and the use of medications during pregnancy. Contraception and oral contraceptives. Hormone replacement therapy and osteoporosis. Diabetes and its management. Sexually transmitted diseases and their management. HIV/AIDS. Thromboembolic disorders and their management. Drug therapy in the elderly. Disorders of the blood, including anaemias. Health and travel. Disorders of the pituitary, adrenal, parathyroid and thyroid glands and their management. Anticancer and antineoplastic therapy. Immuno-modulation. Clotting disorders and their management. Fertility and in vitro fertilisation. Ethanol - use and abuse. Nutritional disorders and their management. Case studies to exemplify all principles discussed in the clinical pharmacy units.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2003	Bentley Campus	Full Year	Y

- Area External refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
- Central External refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area.

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