aFAVF1_14 Veterinary Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy

Faculty of Pharmacy
Spring 2026

The course is not taught in Spring 2026

Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
MVDr. Peter Scheer, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PharmDr. Zuzana Široká, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PharmDr. Zuzana Široká, Ph.D.
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology – Departments – Faculty of Pharmacy
Prerequisites
Completion of the courses Pharmacology I and II (successful completion of the exam is not required at the time of registration for the course).
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 aim of the veterinary pharmacology course is to broaden knowledge about the specifics of pharmacotherapy in animals, including the specifics of veterinary drug legislation. Understanding the differences in different classes of vertebrates compared to humans, the specifics of therapy in food animals.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will:
- able to handle the specifics of consulting in the distribution and sale of veterinary drugs
- have a basic knowledge of specific veterinary drugs and their dosage forms
- have basic knowledge of interspecies differences in pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
- have knowledge about the possibilities of using human drugs in animals and about the toxicity of some of them for animals
Key topics
  • 1) Specifics of veterinary pharmacology, specific veterinary dosage forms (T)
  • 2) Specifics of toxicokinetics in animals, specifics of treatment in food animals (MRLs, withdrawal periods), ecological aspects of the use of veterinary drugs (T)
  • 3) Use of human drugs in animal treatment, toxicity of human drugs for animals (T)
  • 4) Zoonoses and other infectious diseases of animals, vaccination (I)
  • 5) Antibiotics in animals, antibiotic policy (I)
  • 6) Veterinary antiparasitics, antifungals, dermatologicals, ophthalmologicals, otologicals (I)
  • 7) Medicines affecting the CNS in animals, anesthetics, euthanasia; treatment of behavioral disorders in small animals (I)
  • 8) Cardiovascular and respiratory drugs in animals (I)
  • 9) Gastrointestinal and urinary system, animal nutrition (I)
  • 10) Hormonal system (including reproduction, castration), oncological treatment and cytostatics (I)
  • 11) Possibilities of employment of a pharmacist in the field of veterinary medicines (lecture by an extern from a distribution and manufacturing company) (T)
  • 12) Excursion to Institute for State Control of Veterinary Biologicals and Medicines (T)
  • 13) Alternative approaches to animal therapy (homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, aromatherapy, etc.) (I)
  • 14) Consultation, credit
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • Hsu, W.H. Handbook of Veterinary Pharmacology. Wiley-Blackwell, Iowa, 2008. info
  • &. BAG GOT, J.D. : The Physiological Basis of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology. Blackwell Science, Oxford, 2001. 283 s. ADAMS, H. R.: Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 8th Ed. Iowa State University Press, Ames, 2001. 1220 s. FREY. H.-H. a LÖSCHER, W.: Lehrbuch der Pharmakologie und Toxikologie für die Veterinärmedizin. 2. vyd. Enke Verlag, Stuttgart. 2002. 609 s. &. info
  • Veterinary medicines in the environment : from the SETAC Pellston Workshop on Veterinary Medicines in the Environment : Pensacola, Florida, USA, 12-16 February 2006. Edited by Mark Crane - Alistair B. A. Boxall - Katie Barrett. Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press, 2009, xxv, 196. ISBN 9781420084245. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Seminars (theoretical and interactive) Excursion and a lecture by a professional in the field
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Fulfilling requirements (Credit) - attendance (maximum one absence) + presentation of the assigned topic within interactive seminars Exam - Written test (combination of multiple choice and writing questions)
Language of instruction
English
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