Efficacy of Lacosamide Add‑on Therapy on Refractory Focal Epilepsies in Children and Adolescents: An Open-Label Clinical Trial
Efficacy of Lacosamide Add‑on Therapy on Refractory Focal Epilepsies in Children and Adolescents: An Open-Label Clinical Trial

. Tayebeh Mohammadi; . Jafar Nasiri; . Mohammad Reza Ghazavi; . Omid Yaghini; . Neda Hoseini

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2022, , Pages 109-115

Abstract
  Objective: Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that affects 0.5%–1% of children. 30%–40% of patients are resistant to current anti-epileptic drugs. Lacosamide ...  Read More
ST‑T segment changes in patients with tricyclic antidepressant poisoning
ST‑T segment changes in patients with tricyclic antidepressant poisoning

. Farzad Gheshlaghi; . Mozhgan Karbalayi Mehrizi; . Ahmad Yaraghi; . Ali Mohammad Sabzghabaee; . Forough Soltaninejad; . Nastaran Eizadi-Mood

Volume 2, Issue 3 , July 2013, , Pages 110-113

Abstract
  Objective: Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) poisoning is among highly prevalent and potentially dangerous toxicities. ST‑T changes are observed in the electrocardiogram (ECG) of ...  Read More
Cetirizine-induced fixed drug eruption
Cetirizine-induced fixed drug eruption

Srija Gopal; Selvalaxmi Gnanasegaran; Gerard Marshall Raj; Sakthibalan Murugesan; Mangaiarkkarasi Adhimoolam

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2018, , Pages 111-114

Abstract
  Cetirizine, a piperazine-derivative second-generation antihistaminic, is used for a wide variety of disorders such as urticaria, eczema, and allergies. Adverse reactions due to this ...  Read More
Effect of oral midazolam in pain relief of patients need nasogastric tube insertion: A clinical trial study
Effect of oral midazolam in pain relief of patients need nasogastric tube insertion: A clinical trial study

Asghar Jafari Rouhi; Alireza Zeraatchi; Farzad Rahmani; Nima Motamed; Ala Rastin; Afsaneh Karami; Arezoo Nejabatian

Volume 9, Issue 2 , April 2020, , Pages 112-117

Abstract
   Due to the presence of pain during nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion and related complications and lack of positive clinical response of nasopharyngeal anesthesia with lidocaine ...  Read More
The role of pharmacists in cardiovascular disease prevention: Qualitative studies from the United Kingdom and Greece
The role of pharmacists in cardiovascular disease prevention: Qualitative studies from the United Kingdom and Greece

Aliki Peletidi; Shereen Nabhani-Gebara; Reem Kayyali

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2019, , Pages 112-122

Abstract
  : In the United Kingdom (UK), cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the second main cause of death (27.4%) and the leading cause of death in Greece, accounting for 48% incidences. Pharmacists, ...  Read More
What pharmacy practitioners need to know about ethics in scientific publishing
What pharmacy practitioners need to know about ethics in scientific publishing

. Lejla Zunic; . Izet Masic

Volume 3, Issue 4 , October 2014, , Pages 112-116

Abstract
  Pharmacy practice is an ever‑changing science and profession. We are witnessing many advancement of pharmacy technology, drug‑related information and applied clinical pharmacy literature, ...  Read More
Homocysteine-lowering interventions in chronic kidney disease
Homocysteine-lowering interventions in chronic kidney disease

Shirinsadat Badri; Sahar Vahdat; Shiva Seirafian; Morteza Pourfarzam; Tahereh Gholipur-Shahraki; Sara Ataei

Volume 10, Issue 3 , July 2021, , Pages 114-124

Abstract
  The incidence of cardiovascular events and mortality is higher in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) compared to the general population. Homocysteine (Hcy) appears to be an ...  Read More
Impact of pharmacist intervention on appropriate insulin pen use in older patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a rural area in Iran
Impact of pharmacist intervention on appropriate insulin pen use in older patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a rural area in Iran

Aida Sefidani Forough; Parsa Riazi Esfahani

Volume 6, Issue 2 , April 2017, , Pages 114-119

Abstract
   The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of pharmacist-conducted educational intervention on reducing errors related to inappropriate insulin pen use.Methods: This ...  Read More
Health‑care cost of diabetes in South India: A cost of illness study
Health‑care cost of diabetes in South India: A cost of illness study

. Sadanandam Akari; . Uday Venkat Mateti; . Buchi Reddy Kunduru

Volume 2, Issue 3 , July 2013, , Pages 114-117

Abstract
  Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the health‑care cost by calculating the direct and indirect costs of diabetes with co‑morbidities in south India. Methods: ...  Read More
A review of pharmaceutical policies in response to economic crises and sanctions
A review of pharmaceutical policies in response to economic crises and sanctions

. Mehrnaz Kheirandish; . Arash Rashidian; . Abbas Kebriaeezade; . Abdol Majid Cheraghali; . Fatemeh Soleymani

Volume 4, Issue 3 , July 2015, , Pages 115-122

Abstract
  An economic crisis has been defined as a situation in which the scale of a country’s economy becomes smaller in a period of time. Economic crises happen for various reasons, ...  Read More
A two-year utilization of the pharmacist-operated drug information center in Iran
A two-year utilization of the pharmacist-operated drug information center in Iran

. Taher Entezari‑Maleki; . Mohammad Taraz; . Mohammad Reza Javadi; . Mir Hamed Hajimiri; . Kaeh Eslami; . Iman Karimzadeh; . Maysam Esmaeili; . Kheirollah Gholami

Volume 3, Issue 4 , October 2014, , Pages 116-122

Abstract
  Objective: To assess and describe the call services delivered by drug and poison information call center (DPIC) of 13‑Aban pharmacy, which is closely operated by the Department ...  Read More
Exploring self‑perception of community pharmacists of their professional identity, capabilities, and role expansion
Exploring self‑perception of community pharmacists of their professional identity, capabilities, and role expansion

. Anas Mustafa Salim; . Bashir Elgizoli

Volume 5, Issue 2 , April 2016, , Pages 116-120

Abstract
  Objective: The principal aim of this study was to explore the self‑perception of community pharmacists of their professional identity and roles and how they think patients ...  Read More
The Efficacy of an Oral Formulation of Glycyrrhiza glabra, Viola odorata, and Operculina turpethum as an Add-on Therapy for Mild-to-moderate Childhood Asthma: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
The Efficacy of an Oral Formulation of Glycyrrhiza glabra, Viola odorata, and Operculina turpethum as an Add-on Therapy for Mild-to-moderate Childhood Asthma: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

. Faezeh Rabbani; . Mohsen Raeisi; . Majid Keivanfar; . Ali Saffaei; . Ali Mohammad Sabzghabaee

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2022, , Pages 116-123

Abstract
  Objective: We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an oral combined tablet of Glycyrrhiza glabra, Viola odorata, and Operculina turpethum (Anti-Asthma®) as an add-on therapy ...  Read More
Validating a drug-related problems classification system in outpatient setting in Iran
Validating a drug-related problems classification system in outpatient setting in Iran

Soheil Roshanzamiri; Kaveh Eslami; Farhad Najmeddin; Mandana Izadpanah; Elham Hadidi; Reza Ganji

Volume 7, Issue 3 , July 2018, , Pages 117-122

Abstract
  Medication Therapy Management service (MTMs) has been introduced to improve cooperation among pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in the management of chronic diseases, drug ...  Read More
Scholarly pathway: Understanding, planning, and competency mapping in pharmacy education
Scholarly pathway: Understanding, planning, and competency mapping in pharmacy education

Syed Wasif Gillani; Shabaz Mohiuddin Gulam

Volume 9, Issue 2 , April 2020, , Pages 118-120

Abstract
  Pharmaceutical education has extensive integration of courses from life sciences to technology application and drug discovery to clinical trials. Pharmacy students are capable of diverse ...  Read More
Frequency and types of the medication errors in an academic emergency department in Iran: The emergent need for clinical pharmacy services in emergency departments
Frequency and types of the medication errors in an academic emergency department in Iran: The emergent need for clinical pharmacy services in emergency departments

. Alireza Zeraatchi; . Mohammad‑Taghi Talebian; . Amir Nejati; . Simin Dashti‑Khavidaki

Volume 2, Issue 3 , July 2013, , Pages 118-122

Abstract
  Objective: Emergency departments (EDs) are characterized by simultaneous care of multiple patients with various medical conditions. Due to a large number of patients with complex ...  Read More
Initiatives to reduce nonprescription sales and dispensing of antibiotics: Findings and implications
Initiatives to reduce nonprescription sales and dispensing of antibiotics: Findings and implications

Vanda Markovic-Pekovic; Nataša Grubiša; Johanita Burger; Ljubica Bojanić; Brian Godman

Volume 6, Issue 2 , April 2017, , Pages 120-125

Abstract
  : Irrational use of antimicrobials is a major driver of antimicrobial resistance, exacerbated by dispensing antibiotics without a prescription. Our previous study suggested this ...  Read More
Potential of drug interactions as a cause of adverse drug reactions in patients with kidney diseases
Potential of drug interactions as a cause of adverse drug reactions in patients with kidney diseases

Tahereh Gholipur Shahraki; Fatemeh Yari; Shiva Seirafian; Shirinsadat Badri

Volume 9, Issue 2 , April 2020, , Pages 121-124

Abstract
   Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are one of the major causes of mortality. One of the major causes of ADR is drug–drug interactions. The purpose of this study was to evaluate ...  Read More
Self‑medication of irritable bowel syndrome and dyspepsia: How appropriate is it?
Self‑medication of irritable bowel syndrome and dyspepsia: How appropriate is it?

. Ramin Niknam; . Sarah Mousavi; . Alireza Safarpour; . Laleh Mahmoudi; . Paria Mahmoudi

Volume 5, Issue 2 , April 2016, , Pages 121-125

Abstract
  Objective: Self‑medication is common among patients with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. This study was performed to evaluate self‑medication among patients who fulfilled ...  Read More
The association between proton pump inhibitors and myocardial infarction: What do food and drug administration data tell us?
The association between proton pump inhibitors and myocardial infarction: What do food and drug administration data tell us?

Jiun Ming Tan; Richard Parsons; Tin Fei Sim; Ya Ping Lee

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2019, , Pages 123-128

Abstract
   There is limited and conflicting evidence on the association between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and myocardial infarction (MI). This study aims to examine the occurrence of ...  Read More
Economic evaluation of using pesticides to control cutaneous leishmaniasis in Isfahan
Economic evaluation of using pesticides to control cutaneous leishmaniasis in Isfahan

Ehsanallah Jafari; Maryam Moeeni; Reza Fadaei; Reza Rezayatmand

Volume 7, Issue 3 , July 2018, , Pages 123-127

Abstract
   Pesticides have been used as the main part of the national cutaneous leishmaniasis control program for serveral years in Iran. However, the cost-effectiveness of this strategy ...  Read More
Pharmacist involvement in the patient care improves outcome in hypertension patients
Pharmacist involvement in the patient care improves outcome in hypertension patients

. Pranay Wal; . Ankita Wal; . Anil Bhandari; . Ummeshwar Pandey; . Awani K Rai

Volume 2, Issue 3 , July 2013, , Pages 123-129

Abstract
  Objective: The main objective of this study was to assess the effects of pharmaceutical care interventions in patients with essential hypertension in Lakshmi Pat Singhania Institute of ...  Read More
Evaluation of Magnesium as an adjuvant in Ropivacaine-induced supraclavicular brachial plexus block: A prospective, double-blinded randomized controlled study
Evaluation of Magnesium as an adjuvant in Ropivacaine-induced supraclavicular brachial plexus block: A prospective, double-blinded randomized controlled study

. Kasturi Mukherjee; . Anjan Das; . Sandip Roy Basunia; . Soumyadip Dutta; . Parthajit Mandal; . Anindya Mukherjee

Volume 3, Issue 4 , October 2014, , Pages 123-129

Abstract
  Objective: Different additives have been used to prolong brachial plexus block. We evaluated the effect of adding magnesium sulfate to ropivacaine for supraclavicular brachial plexus ...  Read More
Provision of pharmaceutical care in patients with limited English proficiency: Preliminary findings
Provision of pharmaceutical care in patients with limited English proficiency: Preliminary findings

. Devinder Singh Arora; . Amary Mey; . Satish Maganlal; . Sohil Khan

Volume 4, Issue 3 , July 2015, , Pages 123-128

Abstract
  Objective: Overcoming language and cultural barriers is becoming ever challenging for pharmacists as the patient population grows more ethnically diverse. To evaluate the current practices ...  Read More