Information Package / Course Catalogue
Drugs Effecting On the Respiratory System
Course Code: VFT539
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To teach drugs affecting on the respiratory system, the use of these drugs in clinical practice and the mechanism of action.

Course Content

Expectorants, antitussive agents, and bronchodilatators are examined.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn the classification and the mechanism of action of drugs affecting the respiratory system
2.Should learn the use of drugs affecting the respiratory system in clinical practice
3.To learn knowledge and propose suggestions on the area
4.To find out and use resources about the profession in the area.
5.To give lectures and/or presentations and discuss with professionals in the area.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 8th Edition, Jim E. Riviere (Editor), Mark G. Papich (Editor), 2009.
2.Modern Pharmacology, 6th Edition, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2004 (Ed. C.R. Craig and R.E. Stitzel)
3.Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2004 (Ed. B. Katzung)
4.Goodman and Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics 11th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2006 (Eds. Brunton, Lazo, Parker, Buxton and Blumenthal)
5.Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, 3rd Edition, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2005 (Eds. Howard, Mycek, Harvey & Champe)
6.The Veterinary Formulary edited by Yolande Bishop. London Pharmaceutical Press in association with the British Veterinary Association 2001.
7.Pharmacology. Franklin A. Ahrens. Baltimore, Md. London Williams & Wilkins 1996.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The classification of drugs affecting the respiratory system
Week 2 - Theoretical
Antitussive drugs-I
Week 3 - Theoretical
Antitussive drugs -II
Week 4 - Theoretical
Antitussive drugs -III
Week 5 - Theoretical
Expectorant drugs -I
Week 6 - Theoretical
Expectorant drugs -II
Week 7 - Theoretical
Expectorant drugs -III (Midterm exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Expectorant drugs -IV
Week 9 - Theoretical
Bronchodilator drugs-I
Week 10 - Theoretical
Bronchodilator drugs-II
Week 11 - Theoretical
Bronchodilator drugs-III
Week 12 - Theoretical
The gases used in diseases of respiratory system-I
Week 13 - Theoretical
The gases used in diseases of respiratory system -II
Week 14 - Theoretical
The gases used in diseases of respiratory system -III
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment52115
Midterm Examination18210
Final Examination112214
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)95
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
5
5
4
5
OÇ-2
4
4
5
5
OÇ-3
5
4
5
OÇ-4
5
4
5
OÇ-5
5
4
5
5
4
5
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2026