Clinical pharmacy involves the provision of patient care, and promote safe, appropriate, and cost-effective drug therapy to patients by the pharmacist.
High strength vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid (ascorbic acid is the chemical name of vitamin C). It is a water-soluble vitamin that helps in the normal body function, growth and development, wound repair, collagen formation, strengthening of the cartilage, bones, and immune system function. It also supplies antioxidant to the body, preventing oxidative … Read more
Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is an essential nutrient for human beings and other multicellular animals. It is a water soluble vitamin found in fruits, vegetables, organ meat like the kidney and liver of some animals. It is at the peak of ripeness that these foods contain the highest amount of vitamin C. Human … Read more
Ulsakit is a combination therapy for treating Helicobacter pylori, also called Campylobacter pylori. The gram-negative bacteria infects the stomach or duodenum (first part of the small intestine). It causes chronic inflammation (gastritis) producing a cytotoxin that causes ulcer. They can also increase the risk of stomach cancer. Peptic ulcer, or stomach ulcer, are open sores … Read more
The causative agent of viral diseases is the virus. Because of the rapid replication of the virus in living cells, the virus is a huge threat to humanity. That is why antiviral medications are important in the healthcare delivery system. Also, viruses are difficult to control as they have the ability to resist and evade … Read more
Antibiotics are antimicrobial substances or medicines used to stop bacterial infections, either by killing the bacteria or by inhibiting or slowing down the growth of the bacteria. They are substances produced by a microorganism (wholly or partly by chemical synthesis). We also known them as antibacterial agents, because they act specifically against bacteria. We should … Read more
Different types of IV fluids (Intravenous fluids) or drip helps to restore the normal fluid volume or electrolyte balance in situations where oral therapy cannot be effective. Various IV fluids are required in different unique situations in clinical settings. About 60% of an adult and 80% of a neonate body contains water. This amount varies … Read more
One of the many questions patients ask prescribers and pharmacists is the difference between generic vs brand name drugs. It is good to note the differences and similarities between them, to help patients in making medication choices. However, there are certain conditions that can warrant the prescription of branded medicine or generic medicines, such as … Read more
In different parts of the world, many badges, logos, icons and images have served as the pharmacy symbol. Though there is no particular pharmacy symbol that has become a gold standard across the whole world, some symbols are more widely adopted than others. Meaning of Rx in Pharmacy The Rx is a popular abbreviation used … Read more
One of the most asked question in the clinical setting in the difference between STIs and STDs. Both of them do suggest the same thing, but they still have their slight differences even from the name – infection and disease. Not all infections lead to diseases. Infection occurs when the bacteria, virus, microbes enter the … Read more
Cannulas are important in clinical settings. An IV cannula is a small plastic tube that can be inserted into the vein to supply fluids, medication, directly to the bloodstream. Intravenous (IV) cannulation is the technique used for the insertion of a cannula inside a vein to provide venous access. The venous access could be used … Read more