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A Drug Case: Ibuprofen for Fibrafen
A new pharmacy aid at a popular drugstore chain received an unreadable prescription from an old lady. Still not familiar with that situation, he gave the drug order to the branch manager for instruction. The branch manager told him that the drug prescribed was Ibuprofen 200 mg – a non-prescription, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine. He made things clearer by writing a brand ‘Midol’ over the generic name.
However the manager didn’t notice the sigma or the instruction for use below the prescribed drug. It was stated that the medicine should be taken once at bedtime. The drug Ibuprofen is usually taken three times a day or as needed.
As it turned out, the old lady came back to the drugstore with a daughter. The customer’s daughter had been very formal to tell them that her mother was buying Fenofibrate Fibrafen 200mg – a drug for the treatment of hyperlipidemia. The old lady has very poor eyesight that she didn’t recognize the name of her medicine.
As it turned out, the old lady came back to the drugstore with a daughter. The customer’s daughter had been very formal to tell them that her mother was buying Fenofibrate Fibrafen 200mg – a drug for the treatment of hyperlipidemia. The old lady has very poor eyesight that she didn’t recognize the name of her medicine.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Terminology: Anticoagulant
An anticoagulant is an agent that is used to prevent the formation of blood clots.
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Liver Damage: On Alternatives Remedies
Most people believe that alternative cures as herbal and dietary supplements are safer than pharmaceutical drugs. While natural remedies have lesser reports of side effects, synthetic treatments are accounted for so many untoward reactions. But, if an individual has a liver problem, he should reconsider. More likely, he could develop a much worse case.
Friday, March 9, 2012
A Drug Case: Isosorbide Mononitrate Mistaken For Uniretic
Moexipril HCL + hydrochlorothiazide with the brand name Uniretic – a product of Schwarz Pharma is beige colored tablet. It is an anti-hypertensive drug with a diuretic property available as a loose tablet in plastic containers of 100’s.
A woman was buying this kind of drug in an off-white color. The pharmacist had been patient in explaining that beige was the only color of Uniretic. Frustrated, the customer went home to get the sample that she bought from another drugstore. She returned shortly with an off-white loose tablet. The pharmacist was troubled recognizing it at once. It was an isosorbide mononitrate 60 mg manufactured also by Schwarz Pharma.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Facts about Ascof and Solmux
Considering the formulation, Ascof is more attractive for most consumers because of its herbal origin. As for relief, liquid forms of medication have faster action and both Solmux and Lagundi have these dosage forms. Although, in terms of solid preparations, Solmux capsule is better than Ascof tablet.
Regarding safety, Ascof has no known contraindications and has mild adverse reactions that are reported rarely. However like most drugs, it is used in precaution with pregnant women and in lactation. Solmux on the other hand, causes stomach upsets, thus strictly contraindicated to people with peptic ulcer. More to this, it is also to be used in precaution with old people with weak lungs or asthmatic patients.
Monday, March 5, 2012
On Prevention of Amoebiasis
Amebiasis may be a water borne infection, but as cited, amoebiasis or amebiasis is really caused by unsanitary surroundings and dirty habits. It can originate from food contaminated by the amoeba cysts. This usually happens when the hands of the cook or food handler are unclean.
Flies are also carriers of the amoeba cysts. When flies land on the feces of an infected individual, these can spread the amoeba cysts instantly.
The amoeba cysts, upon ingestion travel for the small intestines. Here, the amoeba cysts stay and develop into full grown parasites. After three weeks, the amoeba parasites attack the large intestines causing dysentery – a condition which involves stomach pain, diarrhea that may include mucous and sometimes blood.
Individuals who are suffering from amoebiasis are often separated from the household members. Personal belongings and items such as spoon and fork are provided exclusively for the use of patient to avoid the spread of disease.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Taheebo as a Herbal Cancer Cure
Taheebo is also popularly known as pau d arco, lapacho, red lapacho and ipe roxo. It is described as a broad-leaved tree. As a tabebuia specie, taheebo, particularly its inner bark, is accounted for many medicinal uses. In 1960, there are reports that tea made from taheebo bark was an effective antineoplastic agent - a drug that can treat cancer.
As cancer is one formidable and killer disease, susceptible individuals find the most natural way for cure. Taheebo which is native to the West Indies, Central and South America have been used for centuries by the Incas for treatment and health improvement.
The inner bark of taheebo is boiled down. In the early days, its decoction was applied to wounds for infection cure. Taheebo has been also popular as a tincture but more widely consumed as a tea.
Taheebo holds many benefits. It was considered as a wonder drug as it posses antimicrobial properties. As a tea, it is indicated for fungal, viral and bacterial infection; for pain and fever; and for stomach and bladder problems.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Aldrtz Pau Liniment Facts
Aldrtz Pau Liniment is manufactured and distributed by Aldrtz corporation. It appears as a brown liquid and has a relaxing mixed scent of citrous and wood. Aldrtz Pau Liniment is available in 30 amd 60 ml bottles.
Aldrtz Pau liniment was considered as the number one pain killer liniment in 2004 and 2005 as cited by the National Shoppers’ Award. It was also given the award as ‘The Most Outstanding Pain killer Liniment’ in 2004 and 2005 by Philippine Marketing Excellence Awards, the Asian Institute of Marketing and Entrepreneurship and the Sales and Marketing Magazine.
Uses
Aldrtz Pau Liniment is popular as a pain reliever, however it is also known for other uses. Its effect can be attained through massage and inhalation. As it contains methyl salicylate (7.47ml), menthol (7.47g), camphor (6.22g), eucalyptus (4.15ml) and psicapmo extract (21.35ml), Aldrtz Pau liniment is an effective rub for arthritis, gout, muscle aches, varicose veins, body pains and fatigue.
It can ease minor itch and insect bites because of its menthol and eucalyptus component.
For cough and colds, Aldrtz Pau Liniment can be applied over the chest, back and throat. However, it can be more efficient if prepared for steam inhalation. This preparation includes a few drops of Aldrtz Pau Liniment on a bowl of hot water. The steam from the bowl is inhaled to loosen up nasal congestion.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Drug Facts: Alternative Anti-Emetics
- Dipenhydramine
Diphenhydramine falls in the same group of dimenhydrinate as aminoalkyl esters. This drug is usually used for its anti- allergic effect for hay fever, utricaria and other skin allergies and also as an antitussive. It has an antispasmodic and a sedative property that this can also be used as an anti-emetic.
- Hyoscine-N-Butylbromide
Hyoscine is an anti-spasmodic medicine, indicated for smooth muscle spasm in the GIT including biliary and renal colic. Parenterally or through injection, it is used as an aid in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures like gastroduodenal endoscopy and radiology. Hyoscine is not normally used as an anti-emetic because of its other popular uses, but it can also be an effective remedy for motion-sickness.
Common brand names: Buscopan, Ascopen,Buscomed, Busopin.
- Domperidone
Domperidone is commonly used for its prokineticactions in the gastro intestinal motility. It is considered as an anti-emetic but not suitable for chronic nausea and vomiting.
Common brand names: Motilium, Andiogan, Domphenyl, Domper, Gasidone, Gilax.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Drug Facts: ISMN Or Isosorbide Mononitrate
Isosorbide -5- mononitrate is classified as a nitrate drug. It is usually indicated for heart failure and preventing angina.
Angina or angina pectoris is a described as heart pain when there is not enough blood flow (which also means not enough oxygen) to the heart. As a nitrate, isosorbide mononitrate dilates the blood vessels. It corrects the imbalance between the flow of oxygen and blood to the heart.
ISMN is also related to nitroglycerin and isosorbide dinitrate. It is usually available in 20, 30 and 60mg strenghts. Some popular trade names of isosorbide mononitrate are Imdur and Monoket.
It is usually taken 30 to 60mg a day or 20mg 2-3 times a day. Its maximum dosing is 120mg a day. Isosorbide mononitrate is strictly a prescription drug.
Now, can isosorbide mononitrate control hypertension?
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Vitamins & Supplements: CGF, Taurine and Lysine
- CGF as a height enhancer
CGF is said to be an excellent component to enhance a child’s growth since it contains nucleic acids that can serve as building blocks for the growth potential and tissue repair. CGF causes children and young animals to grow at an accelerated rate and damaged tissue to speed up its rate of healing.
- Taurine for better memory
- Lysine as an appetite stimulant
Friday, January 20, 2012
Simvastatin Facts
Simvastatin was popularly recognized as Zocor. Nowadays, with the rise of numerous cheaper brands and generic equivalent competitors, most people understood simvastatin simply as cholesterol –lowering drug.
Simvastatin is an antihyperlipidaemic agent. As a statin or HMG CoA reductase inhibitor, simvastatin reduces the LDL (low-density lipoprotein) or the bad cholesterol. It also decreases the triglycerides in the blood while increasing the HDL or high-density lipoprotein or the good cholesterol.
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