Topics for Pharmacology II (Systemic Therapeutics)
Find educational topics for Pharmacology II (Systemic Therapeutics) aligned with the Zambian tertiary curriculum.
Clinical Pharmacology: Antibiotic Stewardship
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Focuses on rational antibiotic use, spectrum of activity, resistance patterns, and de-escalation. Teaches how to choose empiric therapy and tailor it based on culture results. Essential for all clinical rotations to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Pharmacology II: Systemic Therapeutics
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Drug therapy by system: cardiovascular, CNS, antimicrobial, endocrine. For Zambian students.
Pharmacology: Anticoagulant Therapy
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Covers use of warfarin, heparin, LMWH, and DOACs. Includes monitoring, reversal, and perioperative management. Vital for cardiology, surgery, and internal medicine.
Pharmacology: Insulin Types and Regimens
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Covers rapid-, short-, intermediate-, and long-acting insulins; basal-bolus regimens; and sliding scales. Vital for diabetes management in all settings.
Pharmacology: Chemotherapy Basics
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Covers common chemotherapy agents, mechanisms, and side effect management. Includes safe handling. Important for oncology and palliative care rotations.
Pharmacology: Immunosuppressants in Transplantation
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Covers calcineurin inhibitors, antimetabolites, mTOR inhibitors, and steroids in transplant medicine. Includes monitoring for toxicity and rejection.
Pharmacology: Management of Heart Failure Drugs
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Covers guideline-directed medical therapy: ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, MRAs, ARNI, and SGLT2 inhibitors in HFrEF and HFpEF. Vital for cardiology and internal medicine.
Pharmacology: Drugs in Renal and Hepatic Impairment
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Covers dose adjustment principles, nephrotoxic and hepatotoxic drugs, and safe prescribing in organ dysfunction. Vital for safe clinical practice.
Pharmacology: Vaccines and Immunization Schedules
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Covers mechanism of action, contraindications, and national immunization schedules for routine and special population vaccines.