SMC, JSMU, MBBS, Blood module

1. Blood Module SemesterI M.B.B.S (2013-14),SMC, JSMU
Lecture outlines of Pharmacology week-3 (Blood Module)
Lecture No 1
BASIC PHARMACOLOGY OF EICOSANOIDS
Learning Objectives and lecture outlines
By the end of the lecture, students should be able to know:
 Introduction to eicosanoids.
 Major classes of eicosanoids.
 Pathways of eicosanoids synthesis.
 Important inhibitors of eicosanoid synthesis.
 Functions of eicosanoids on different body systems.
 Mechanism of their action.
 Clinical uses of eicosanoids products.
Lecture No 2
COAGULANTS AND ANTICOAGULANTS
Learning Objectives and lecture outlines
By the end of the lecture, students should be able to know:
 Review of the hemostasis phenomenon.
 Importance of coagulation and its clinical relevance.
 Introduction to phases of blood clotting.
 Review of coagulation pathways.
 Role of vitamin K in the synthesis of coagulation factors.
 Classification of anticoagulant drugs.
 Kinetics and dynamics of heparin and its types.
 Details about low molecular weight heparin.
 Indications and contraindications of heparin preparations.
 Therapeutic applications.
 Basic and clinical pharmacology of oral anticoagulants.
 Drug interactions of warfarin.
 Indications and contraindications of oral drugs.