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Integrated drug therapy: Dermatology

Course Description: This course aims to integrate the pathophysiology of dermatological and otorhinolaryngological diseases with concepts of drug action and therapy. Pharmacotherapy will be reviewed with a focus on pathophysiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and medicinal chemistry. Emphasis will also be placed on drug selection, dosage regimen design, and therapeutic drug concentration monitoring to evaluate the achievement of therapeutic efficacy and the avoidance of side effects.

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: 251 PHP

Objectives of the course :

Describe the pathophysiological processes of skin, ear, nose, and throat diseases.
Explain the pharmacology used in the treatment of skin, ear, nose, and throat diseases.
Explain the structure-activity relationships of drugs used to treat skin, ear, nose, and throat diseases.
Describe the pharmaceutical dosage forms used in the treatment of skin, ear, nose, and throat diseases.
Provide the necessary therapeutic knowledge for managing patients with skin and ENT diseases.
 Describe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
Discuss the rationale, feasible, and practical solutions for drug-related problems.
Describe the desired outcomes of drug therapy.
 Submit a plan to monitor drug efficacy, side effects, treatment adherence, and drug interactions for patient care.

Course outputs :

knowledge:
Pathophysiology, risk factors, complications, and clinical manifestations of dermatological and otorhinolaryngological diseases.
Explanation of the relationship between metabolism, structure, and activity of drugs used to treat skin and ENT diseases.
Description of drug delivery methods and pharmaceutical formulations used in the treatment of skin, ear, nose, and throat diseases.
Explanation of pharmacotherapy used in the treatment of dermatological and Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) diseases.
Understanding the role of pharmacists according to legal, ethical, and professional standards in health promotion, prevention, and treatment.
Skills:
Identify therapeutic alternatives and prioritize them for tailoring treatment programs for each patient.
Identifying drug-related problems in the treatment of dermatology and ENT patients.
Monitoring the therapeutic outcomes and side effects of drug therapy used in the treatment of patients with dermatological and ENT diseases.
Design a suitable care plan for treating patients with various dermatological and ENT conditions.

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Last updated: 2026-05-14