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Preventing UTI: The Role of Over-the-Counter Medications

Clinical pharmacy, Microbiology, OTC, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Practice, Plant diet, Uncategorized

Introduction Urinary tract infections (UTI) are the infections that affect the urinary system. The urinary system removes wastes, toxins, and even harmful bacteria; Failure of the urinary tract to remove the bacteria’s leads to infections. The Urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladders and urethra) can be affected by infection, but lower urinary tract (bladder and urethra) […]

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Clindamycin Antibiotic Resistance Concerns

Antibiotics, Artificial Intelligence, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Practice

Introduction Understanding Antibiotic Resistance Clindamycin: Mechanism of Action Clindamycin Resistance: Current Concerns Clinical Implications of Clindamycin Resistance Strategies to Combat Clindamycin Resistance Conclusion Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic that is used to treat infections caused by gram positive bacterias like S. Aureus. However, unwanted use of this antibiotic has led to resistance of the bacterias

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Stages of sleep: NREM and REM sleep

Auxi Arobana. R, Clinical pharmacy, Health, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Practice

What is sleep? Sleep is a natural, reversible, repetitive state of rest in which there is altered consciousness. Sleep is mainly classified into 2 phases/ stages called NREM &REM. NREM and REM stages of sleep constitute the macrostructure of sleep. This post primarily focuses on the stages of sleep and what happens during NREM, its

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Acne: Types, Prevention and Treatment

Auxi Arobana. R, Cliniical pharmacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapeutics, Pharmacy Practice

Acne is a common skin condition caused mainly by clogged pores, inflammation of oil glands or increased presence of pimples causing bacteria. This post primarily focuses on the causes, prevention, treatment and types of acne. Though acne is more common in adolescents and young adults, it can affect various age groups. Acne is a condition

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Hyperemesis gravidarum: Complications and Management

Auxi Arobana. R, Clinical pharmacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Practice

What is hyperemesis gravidarum? Hyperemesis gravidarum refers to the extreme and stubborn vomiting during pregnancy. This post focuses on the key features, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, complications and management of hyperemesis gravidarum. Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is a common problem during the first trimester of pregnancy. Nausea and emesis during pregnancy usually subside after

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Effect of melatonin sleep aid supplements in treating insomnia

Auxi Arobana. R, Clinical pharmacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapeutics, Pharmacy Practice

Why is melatonin important? Melatonin (indoleamine compound) is a hormone that is naturally produced in our body. The pineal gland of the brain produces melatonin in response to darkness. The production of melatonin peaks during night and lowers during the day. Melatonin plays a key role (important role) in maintaining our circadian rhythm. Melatonin supplements

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Poisons, antidotes and management of poisoning

Auxi Arobana. R, Clinical pharmacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Practice

Poisons, poisoning and antidotes- how are they linked? Poisons are substances that cause damage or death of living tissues when swallowed, injected or inhaled. An antidote is a drug, chelating substance, or a chemical which counteracts or neutralizes the effects of another drug or a poison. This article focuses primarily on the types of poisons,

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Pinworm infection- an overview

Auxi Arobana. R, Clinical pharmacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapeutics, Pharmacy Practice

Pinworm infection/ enterobiasis/ oxyuriasis is a human intestinal worm infestation caused by Enterobius vermicularis. Enterobius vermicularis infection is a common helminth infection which is prevalent worldwide. This articles provides an overview of pinworm infection. Epidemiology Signs and symptoms of pinworm infection Some people do not show any symptom of enterobiasis while others may show Etiology

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