Category: Pharmacy

Introduction The chosen scenario involves a 46-year-old male with seasonal rhinitis. Martin has been treating the symptoms with the over-the-counter (OTC) drug Piriteze 10 mg once daily. Following his recent diagnosis of hypertension, Martin was administered 10 mg of Enalapril. To ensure that Martins prescriptions do not interfere with his everyday activities, it is essential…

Introduction Pharmaceutical industry presently undergoes a sluggish growth with the intensification of pricing policies, sluggish growth of prescription drugs. This trend led to increased competition in the generic drugs market. The global health market is expected to have a single digit market growth through 2014 (Zacks Equity Research, 2011). One reason for this is the…

Introduction Cyclophosphamide is a prodrug commonly used as one of the medications within courses of chemotherapy. Since it is a prodrug, its pharmacological action unfolds after being consumed by a patient and with the immediate involvement of other biological matters that trigger its pharmacological function. Cyclophosphamide is administered to patients with cancer due to its…

Table of Contents Introduction Services Rendered to the Pharmacy Technicians by NPTA Benefits of being a Member of NPTA References Introduction One of the biggest global certified associations for pharmacy technicians is the National Pharmacy Technicians Association. This association was established in Houston, Texas. This happened back in the year 1999 and in November of…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction The pharmacy provides the access to multiple types of medication that patients would not be able to purchase otherwise, including prescription medicine. Therefore, pharmacy is an essential element of the healthcare institution. When receiving medication from a pharmacist, it is important to be aware of the…

Table of Contents Introduction Background Literature Review Conclusion Reference List Introduction Albuterol is generally used for treating reactive airway deceases. This remedy is also known as salbutamol, and its main predestination is the relief of bronchospasm in the case of such diseases like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The optimal frequency of albuterol usage…

Metformin or Glucophage is an oral hypoglycemic drug from the group of biguanides (dimethyl biguanide). Metformins capacity to inhibit gluconeogenesis, the production of free fatty acids and fat oxidation is linked to its mode of action. The medication improves the sensitivity of peripheral insulin receptors and cellular glucose uptake. There is no impact of Metformin…

Table of Contents Introduction Class and DEA Flagyl ER Description and Brand Names How Supplied and Dosages Dosing Considerations Conclusion References Introduction Flagyl ER is one of the common medications that help prevent the symptoms of bacterial and parasite infections. It is a brand of metronidazole that has been widely successful in treating infections in…

The presentation about medication errors was introduced to new nurses and nursing students at the progressive care unit of the local hospital in Dallas. The information was delivered several days ago with several purposes  to share the main facts about the chosen topic, promote a discussion, and check the level of knowledge. Most nurses…

Introduction According to Herper, it is interesting to note that the most popular prescription drug in the USA was prescribed 128 million times in 2010 (Herper 2010). This point is especially surprising given that a number of experts and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) called for its banning. The drug popularly known as Vicodin…