BOFA031p Bases of Pharmacology - lecture

Faculty of Medicine
autumn 2026
Extent and Intensity
0.5/0/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Petra Amchová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Nina Beňadik Zemanová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PharmDr. Valentína Focková, PhD. (lecturer)
MUDr. Jana Pistovčáková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Barbora Říhová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Barbora Říhová, Ph.D.
Department of Pharmacology – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Mgr. Petra Amchová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Pharmacology – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Prerequisites
BKBC011p Biochemistry -lec && BOFY0222p Physiology II-lec. && BKLT011 Medical Latin && BKHI021p Histology - lec.
BKBC011p && BOFY0222p && BKLT011 && BKHI021p
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
The main aims of the course involve:
- understanding of main pharmacological mechanisms of drug actions leading to therapeutic, adverse and toxic effects of drugs and eventually their combinations;
- knowledge of pharmacological profiles of representative drugs from groups of drugs selected in the curriculum

Problematics of eye pharmacology is part of a separate subject.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students will able:
- to understand main pharmacological mechanisms of drug actions leading to therapeutic, adverse and toxic effects of drugs and eventually their combinations;
- to recognize main drug classes and pharmacological profiles of representative drugs from groups of drugs selected in the curriculum.
Key topics
  • 1: Terminology in Pharmacology. Drug classification. General pharmacological principles. Drug mechanisms of action. Introduction to pharmacokinetics.
  • 2: Factors responsible for variation in drug response. Adverse drug effects. Drug interactions. Drug research and development of new therapeutics. Evaluations of clinical trials on pharmaceuticals.
  • 3: Pharmacology of the autonomic nervous system - receptors of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems and possibilities of the pharmacological intervention.
  • 4: Anaesthetics. Peripheral muscle relaxants.
Study resources and literature
    not specified
  • Textbook recommended for English speaking students (selected chapters according to the syllabus) Rang & Dale's Pharmacology textbook. 10th ed. [Elsevier]: 2023, ISBN: 9780323873963, Paperback ISBN: 9780323873956, eBook ISBN: 9780323873987
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
The lectures include theoretical preparation, during which students are introduced to the individual topics listed in the schedule through presentations. The lectures are supplemented with images and diagrams that demonstrate pharmacological principles. The basic aspects of the subject matter are covered in the lectures. This knowledge is then further deepened and practiced through specific practical tasks in seminars. Study materials will provide resources for self-study and preparation for each topic according to the syllabus.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
The final test consists of 20 questions worth a total of 20 points. The student selects one correct answer from the given options. To pass successfully, it is necessary to achieve at least 12 points, i.e. at least 60% of the maximum possible score. The evaluation criterion is the number of points obtained. Each correctly answered question is awarded 1 point. No points are deducted for incorrect answers. Time limit: 35 minutes.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
When repeating the course, it is necessary to complete the instruction in the full prescribed scope.
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2019, autumn 2020, autumn 2021, autumn 2022, autumn 2023, autumn 2024, autumn 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (autumn 2026, recent)
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