Advance your skills and keep up to date with all the latest developments in pharmacological approaches in this particular area of use”

This specialization will lead the student to the most complete learning of the main pharmacological properties of the groups of drugs capable of modifying body functions that interfere with their autonomic regulation. For this purpose, the main pharmacological properties, mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic and toxic effects of the groups of drugs that act on the central nervous system and other systems of the animal organism are determined in this training.

Due to their complexity, the mechanisms by which various drugs act on the Central Nervous System are not always well understood. These drugs with effects on the Central Nervous System act on specific receptors that regulate synaptic transmission.

This Postgraduate diploma examines the main pharmacological properties (mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic and toxic effects) of groups of drugs that act on the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and blood systems.  Classifies the different drugs that act at the vascular level, such as coagulation modifiers, and cardiac drugs. It examines the different drugs that act as respiratory stimulants, bronchodilators, expectorants and antitussives. It also deals with the pharmacology of the digestive system, both at the level of secretion and motility, laxative and antidiarrheal drugs, as well as pharmacology of vomiting.  Finally, it establishes the drugs used for the treatment of a wide variety of neurological and psychiatric diseases, analgesics, among other symptoms; and offers specialized knowledge on the different drugs that act on the motility of the stomach and its secretions, as well as drugs that act on the gastric pH, on the intestinal tract and on the motility of the rumen-reticulum.

The program includes practical activities to facilitate students’ acquisition and mastery of the theory learned, supporting and complementing the knowledge acquired in the theoretical teaching. The contents are presented to the professional in an attractive and dynamic way in multimedia packages that include videos, images and diagrams in order to reinforce knowledge.

Thanks to its innovative teaching methodology, it allows the student to follow its contents in a totally flexible and personalized way, with great availability on the part of the teachers for consultations, doubts or tutorials. 

Improving your skills in a sector with a high demand for professionals will boost both your professional and personal career” 

This Postgraduate diploma in Systemic Veterinary Pharmacology contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include:  

• Practical cases presented by experts in Veterinary Pharmacology
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments  
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Succeed with the best and acquire the knowledge and skills you need to embark on the veterinary pharmacology industry"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.  

Get up to date on the use of systemic drugs in the veterinary field for the prevention and treatment of diseases affecting animal health"

Specialize in Systemic Veterinary Pharmacology through a revolutionary training for its teaching and content quality, and its intensive and flexible approach at the same time.

The structure of this program has been designed in such a way that the professional to whom it is addressed will be able to identify and solve problems related to veterinary pharmacology, thanks to a unique methodology and the support of the experts who have developed it. This Postgraduate Diploma offers the student a realistic learning in the context of Veterinary Pharmacology, which makes it an extremely useful tool for the pharmaceutical professional. Through clinical simulations at a practical level, you will be able to face real situations and provide a broader and more effective response to them.

Acquire the most up-to-date knowledge of Systemic Veterinary Pharmacology and the skills and attitudes for its practical application in a training created for excellence." 

Module 1. Pharmacology of the autonomic nervous system 

1.1. Peripheral Nervous System

1.1.1. Definition 
1.1.2. Classification 
1.1.3. Autonomous Nervous System 

    1.1.3.1. Definition 
    1.1.3.2. Classification 

1.2. Cholinergic Neurotransmitter System

1.2.1. Definition 
1.2.2. Nicotinic and Muscarinic Receptors 
1.2.3. Classification of Drugs

1.3. Pharmacology of Cholinergic Transmission I

1.3.1. Transmission Blocking Drugs in Autonomous Ganglia 
1.3.2. Nicotinic Receptor Antagonists with Sympathokolitic Effects 
1.3.3. Nicotinic Receptor Antagonists with Parasympatholytic Effects (hexamethonium, mecamylamine) 

1.4. Pharmacology of Cholinergic Transmission II

1.4.1. Transmission-Blocking Drugs at Neuroeffector Junctions 
1.4.2. Muscarinic Receptor Antagonists 
1.4.3. Parasympatholytic Effects (Atropine, Scopolamine) 

1.5. Pharmacology of Cholinergic Transmission

1.5.1. Drugs that Mimic the Effects of Acetylcholine on Neuroeffector Junctions 
1.5.2. Muscarinic Receptor Agonists 
1.5.3. Parasympathomimetic Effects (acetylcholine, methacholine, betanechol) 

1.6. Adrenergic Neurotransmitter System

1.6.1. Definition 
1.6.2. Adrenergic Receptors 
1.6.3. Classification of Drugs 

1.7. Pharmacology of Adrenergic Transmission

1.7.1. Drugs that Promote Noradrenaline at Neuroeffector Synapses  

1.8. Pharmacology of Adrenergic Transmission

1.8.1. Transmission-Blocking Drugs at Neuroeffector Junctions 

1.9. Pharmacology of Adrenergic Transmission

1.9.1. Drugs that Mimic the Effects of Noradrenaline at Neuroeffector Junctions 

1.10. Pharmacology in the Motor Plate 

1.10.1. Ganglionic or Ganglioplegic Blocking Drugs 
1.10.2. Non-Depolarizing Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs 
1.10.3. Depolarizing Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs 

Module 2. Pharmacology of the central nervous system 

2.1. Pain 

2.1.1. Definition 
2.1.2. Classification 
2.1.3. Pain Neurobiology 

    2.1.3.1. Transduction 
    2.1.3.2. Transmission 
    2.1.3.3. Modulation 
    2.1.3.4. Perception 

2.1.4. Animal Models for the Study of Neuropathic Pain 

2.2. Nociceptive Pain 

2.2.1. Neuropathic Pain 
2.2.2. Pathophysiology of Neuropathic Pain 

2.3. Analgesic Drugs. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs 

2.3.1. Definition 
2.3.2. Pharmacokinetics  
2.3.3. Mechanism of Action 
2.3.4. Classification  
2.3.5. Pharmacological Effects 
2.3.6. Side Effects 

2.4. Analgesic Drugs. Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs 

2.4.1. Definition  
2.4.2. Pharmacokinetics  
2.4.3. Mechanism of Action. Classification  
2.4.4. Pharmacological Effects 
2.4.5. Side Effects 

2.5. Analgesic Drugs. Opioids 

2.5.1. Definition 
2.5.2. Pharmacokinetics 
2.5.3. Mechanism of Action. Opioid Receptors  
2.5.4. Classification 
2.5.5. Pharmacological Effects 

    2.5.5.1. Side Effects 

2.6. Pharmacology of Anesthesia and Sedation 

2.6.1. Definition 
2.6.2. Mechanism of Action  
2.6.3. Classification: General and Local Anesthetics 
2.6.4. Pharmacological Properties  

2.7. Local Anesthetic. Inhalation Anesthetics 

2.7.1. Definition 
2.7.2. Mechanism of Action 
2.7.3. Classification 
2.7.4. Pharmacological Properties  

2.8. Non-Injectable Anesthetics.

2.8.1. Neuroleptoanesthesia and Euthanasia. Definition  
2.8.3. Mechanism of Action 
2.8.3. Classification  
2.8.4. Pharmacological Properties  

2.9. Central Nervous System Stimulant Drugs 

2.9.1. Definition  
2.9.2. Mechanism of Action  
2.9.3. Classification  
2.9.4. Pharmacological Properties  
2.9.5. Side Effects  
2.9.6. Antidepressants  

2.10. Central Nervous System Depressant Drugs.  and  

2.10.1. Definition
2.10.2. Mechanism of Action 
2.10.3. Classification  
2.10.4. Pharmacological Properties
2.10.5. Side Effects  
2.10.6. Anticonvulsants 

Module 3. Pharmacology of the Cardiovascular, Renal and Respiratory System. Hemostasis

3.1. Pharmacology of the Cardiovascular System I 

3.1.1. Positive Inotropic and Inodilator Drugs 
3.1.2. Sympathomimetic Amines 
3.1.3. Glycosides

3.2. Pharmacology of the Cardiovascular System II 

3.2.1. Diuretic Drugs 

3.3. Pharmacology of the Cardiovascular System III 

3.3.1. Drugs Acting on the Renin-Angiotensin System 
3.3.2. Beta-Adrenergic Antagonist Drugs 

3.4. Pharmacology of the Cardiovascular System IV 

3.4.1. Vasodilator Drugs 
3.4.2. Calcium Channel Antagonists 

3.5. Pharmacology of the Cardiovascular System V 

3.5.1. Antiarrhythmic Drugs 

3.6. Pharmacology of the Cardiovascular System VI 

3.6.1. Antianginal Drugs 
3.6.2. Lipid-Lowering Drugs 

3.7. Blood Pharmacology I

3.7.1. Anti-Anemia Drugs 

    3.7.1.1. Iron 
    3.7.1.2. Folic Acid 
    3.7.1.3. Vitamin B12 

3.7.2. Hematopoietic Growth Factors 

    3.7.2.1. Erythropoietins 
    3.7.2.2. Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factors 

3.8. Blood Pharmacology II 

3.8.1. Antithrombotic Drugs 
3.8.2. Anti-Aggregation Drugs 
3.8.3. Anticoagulants 
3.8.4. Fibrinolytic Drugs 

3.9. Pharmacology of the Respiratory System I 

3.9.1. Antitussives 
3.9.2. Expectorants 
3.9.3. Mucolytics 

3.10. Pharmacology of the Respiratory System II 

3.10.1. Bronchodilators (Methylxanthines, Sympathomimetics, Antimuscarinics) 
3.10.2. Anti-inflammatory Drugs used in Asthma 
3.10.3. Anti-inflammatory Drugs Used in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Corticosteroids, Mediator Release Inhibitors, Leukotriene Inhibitors) 

Module 4. Pharmacology of the digestive system 

4.1. Pharmacology of Acid Secretion I 

4.1.1. Physiology of Secretion and Main Alterations 
4.1.2. Antisecretory agents 
4.1.3. Proton Pump Inhibitors 
4.1.4. Histamine H2-Receptor Antagonists 

4.2. Pharmacology of Acid Secretion II. Antacids 

4.2.1. Magnesium Compounds 
4.2.2. Aluminium Compounds 
4.2.3. Calcium Carbonate 
4.2.4. Sodium Bicarbonate 

4.3. Pharmacology of Acid Secretion III. Mucous Membrane Protectors. 

4.3.1. Sucralfate 
4.3.2. Bismuth Salts 
4.3.3. Prostaglandin Analogs 

4.4. Pharmacology of Ruminants 

4.4.1. Biochemical Alterations of Drugs in the Rumen 
4.4.2. Effects of Drugs on Ruminal Microflora 
4.4.3. Drug Distribution in the Rumen-Reticulum 
4.4.4. Salivary Secretion of Drugs 
4.4.5. Agents Affecting Pre-stomach Functions 
4.4.6. Treatment of Meteorism, Tympanism, Ruminal Acidosis and Atonia. 

4.5. Pharmacology of Intestinal Motility I 

4.5.1. Physiology of Motility and Main Alterations 
4.5.2. Prokinetic Drugs 

4.6. Pharmacology of Intestinal Motility II 

4.6.1. Antidiarrheal Drugs 
4.6.2. Prebiotics, Probiotics and Flora  

4.7. Pharmacology of Intestinal Motility III. Constipation 

4.7.1. Bolus-Forming Drugs 
4.7.2. Lubricants and Emollients 
4.7.3. Osmotic Laxatives 
4.7.4. Stimulant Laxatives 
4.7.5. Enemas.  

4.8. Pharmacology of Vomiting 

4.8.1. Antiemetic and Emetic Drugs  
4.8.2. D2 Dopaminergic Antagonists 
4.8.3. Antihistamines 
4.8.4. Muscarinic Antagonists 
4.8.5. Serotonergic Antagonists 

4.9. Pharmacology of the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic System 

4.9.1. Choleretic and Cholagogue Drugs 

4.10. Pharmacology of Inflammatory Bowel Disease 

4.10.1. Corticoids 
4.10.2. Immunosuppressants 
4.10.3. Antibiotics 
4.10.4. Aminosalicylates 

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