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Contents What Are Serum Electrolytes?Functions of ElectrolytesElectrolyte PanelSODIUM (NA⁺) POTASSIUM (K⁺)CHLORIDE (Cl⁻) BICARBONATE (HCO₃⁻) Clinical Significance of Serum electrolyte Test: Why Is the Test Ordered?REFERENCESWhat Are Serum Electrolytes? Electrolytes are essential minerals, such as sodium, potassium, and chloride e.t.c. that are found…
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland common in aging men, leading to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). For pharmacy students and interns, understanding its pathophysiology, pharmacological management, counseling strategies, and emerging therapies is crucial…
Contraceptives: Types and MOA Contraceptives are a cornerstone of reproductive health, offering individuals and couples the means to plan and space pregnancies, reduce unintended pregnancies, and support broader public health goals. For pharmacy students and interns, a deep understanding of…
Antiemetics are the drugs used to suppress nausea and vomiting. They act on various receptors and pathways, depending on the cause of the symptoms. A deep understanding of antiemetics is essential in clinical practice, particularly in oncology, gastroenterology, anesthesia, and…
Nausea and vomiting unpleasant as they are can sometimes occur due to significant clinical problems. Constant Vomiting can lead to severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and a decreased quality of life especially in patients undergoing cancer treatments like chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or…
In pharmacology and clinical medicine, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) have a variety of life saving uses. These drugs have been widely used to manage conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) which are linked to…
Contents What Is the PEP and Why It MattersEligibility Requirements for PEP ExamPEP Structure of the Exam and Subjects CoveredApplication Process and Timeline for PEP ExamKey PEP Exam Preparation Tips and ResourcesWhat to Expect on the Exam DayAfter the Exam:…
Antihypertensive drugs are used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension) and stop problems including stroke, heart attack, kidney damage, and heart failure from happening. These medications function by changing how the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and nervous system control blood…
Ovarian cancer begins in the ovaries, the two small almond-shaped organs in the female reproductive system that produce eggs and hormones1. It is a relatively rare cancer (about 22,000 new US cases/year) that mostly affects postmenopausal women2,3. Most ovarian tumors…
Anticancer Drug Classes: Mechanisms, Side Effects, Indications Anticancer drugs (also called antineoplastic agents) are medications that treat malignant (cancerous) disease1. They act by killing tumor cells or inhibiting their proliferation. Since cancer involves cells growing and dividing without control, these…
Contents What is prostate cancer?Causes and Risk Factors of prostate cancerDisease Development and Spread of prostate cancerStages of Prostate CancerEarly Signs and Symptoms of prostate cancerPrevention Strategiesprostate cancer Treatment Options Screening GuidelinesWhat is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is a malignancy of…
Contents Hypertion OverviewWhat is Hypertension?Types of HypertensionsRisk factors for hypertension Non-Modifiable Risk FactorsModifiable Risk FactorsSigns and Symptoms of HypertensionDiagnosis of HypertensionTreatment of Hypertension Nonpharmacologic Measures (Lifestyle Changes) SBP >120 mm Hg or DBP >80 mm HgPharmacologic TreatmentOutcomes of HypertensionHypertion Overview Hypertension…
