76081 - Pharmacology

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: understand the fundamental principles of clinical pharmacology.
Know the main drug classes relevant to podiatry practice.
Identify adverse effects and potential drug interactions.

Course contents

Basic Principles of Pharmacology

• Introduction to clinical pharmacology
• Pharmacokinetics: absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination
• Pharmacodynamics: mechanisms of drug action
• Adverse drug reactions and drug interactions

Drugs for Pain and Inflammation Management 

• Analgesics
• Anti-inflammatory therapies (NSAIDs and corticosteroids)
• Adverse effects and contraindications

Antibiotics and antifungal agents for Foot Infection Management

• Principles of antimicrobial therapy
• Antibiotics commonly used for skin and soft tissue infections
• Diabetic foot infections
• Antimicrobial stewardship and antibiotic resistance
• Antiseptics and advanced wound care products

Readings/Bibliography

Karen Whalen, Le basi della Farmacologia. Quarta edizione italiana. 2025. Zanichelli Editore

Teaching methods

Lectures

Assessment methods

Questionnaire consisting of 31 questions with 4 possible answers of which only one is correct. The questions concern the whole program of the course.

Students have 20 minutes for the written exam. The use of supporting materials such as textbooks, notes, or computer media is not permitted during the exam. The maximum score achievable for providing all correct and complete answers is therefore 30 cum laude. A minimum score of 18/30 is considered a pass.

For further details, please consult the Useful Content section of the teacher's page.

Teaching tools

Teaching material (access restricted to UNIBO student) can be downloaded at https://virtuale.unibo.it [https://virtuale.unibo.it/]

Office hours

See the website of Domenico Motola