Information Package / Course Catalogue
Drugs Affecting Kidneys and Urinary Tract
Course Code: VFT660
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To learn the drugs used in urinary system, classification of drugs, their mode of actions, urine pH modifiers, element retention modifiers, urinary tract disinfectants.

Course Content

Drugs used in urinary system, classification of drugs, their mode of actions, urine pH modifiers, element retention modifiers, urinary tract disinfectants are examined.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Cavit KUM
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn the urinary systeme
2.To be informed about diuretics
3.To learn other urinary systeme drugs
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.Brunton L., Parker K., Blumenthal D., Buxton L. (2008). Goodman & Gilman’s Manual of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Mc Graw Hill Press
2.Adams H.R. (1995). Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Iowa University Press
3.Toutain P-L, Ferran A, Bousquet-Mélou A. (2010). Species Differences in Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics. Comparative and Veterinary Pharmacology. In: Cunningham F, Elliott J, Lees P, editors: Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Renal anatomy
Week 2 - Theoretical
Renal physiology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Diuretics: principles of diuretic action
Week 4 - Theoretical
Diuretics: inhibitors of carbonic anhydrase
Week 5 - Theoretical
Diuretics: osmotic diuretics
Week 6 - Theoretical
Diuretics: loop diuretics
Week 7 - Theoretical
(Midterm exam) Dıuretics: inhibitors of sodium symport (thiazide and thiazide like diuretics)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Dıuretics: Inhibitors of renal epithelial Na+ channels (K+ sparing diuretics)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Diuretics: antagonists of mineralocorticoid receptors
Week 10 - Theoretical
Overview of diuretic use
Week 11 - Theoretical
Urine pH acidifiers
Week 12 - Theoretical
Urine pH bazifiers
Week 13 - Theoretical
Other substances
Week 14 - Theoretical
General assessment
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Assignment140141
Individual Work105160
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)151
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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2026