A Survey on Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy Students’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice about Hepatitis B Infection in a Private Medical University of Malaysia
A Survey on Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy Students’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice about Hepatitis B Infection in a Private Medical University of Malaysia

. Dinesh Kumar Upadhyay; . Yuvati Manirajan; . Muhammad Zahid Iqbal; . Neeraj Paliwal; . Sonam Pandey

Volume 9, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 128-134

Abstract
  Objective: The present study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of 3rd- and 4th-year medical, dental, and pharmacy students about hepatitis B (HB) ...  Read More
Pentoxifylline in Prevention of Amphotericin B-induced Nephrotoxicity and Electrolyte Abnormalities
Pentoxifylline in Prevention of Amphotericin B-induced Nephrotoxicity and Electrolyte Abnormalities

. Mahsa Panahi‑Shokouh; . Azadeh Moghaddas; . Shirinsadat Badri; . Saeedeh Jabalameli; . Mahnaz Momenzadeh; . Valiollah Mehrzad; . Farzaneh Ashrafi

Volume 9, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 135-139

Abstract
  Objective: Amphotericin B is an antifungal agent used to treat serious fungal infections mainly in critically ill patients. Despite its adverse effects including renal toxicity ...  Read More
Drug-related Problems in Hypertensive Patients: A Cross-sectional Study from Indonesia
Drug-related Problems in Hypertensive Patients: A Cross-sectional Study from Indonesia

. Larasati Arrum Kusumawardani; . Retnosari Andrajati; . Azizah Nusaibah

Volume 9, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 140-145

Abstract
  Objective: The treatment of hypertension requires special attention because of comorbidities and polypharmacy. In a previous study, polypharmacy has been associated with a ...  Read More
Retrospective Analysis of Drug Prescription Statistics in a Tertiary Care Center in India: Recommendations for Promoting Prudent Utilization of Drugs
Retrospective Analysis of Drug Prescription Statistics in a Tertiary Care Center in India: Recommendations for Promoting Prudent Utilization of Drugs

. Ajaya Kumar Sahoo; . Dhyuti Gupta; . Suryaprakash Dhaneria; . Pugazhenthan Thangaraju; . Alok Singh

Volume 9, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 146-150

Abstract
  Objective: Drug utilization studies provide information regarding the drug usage pattern in hospital settings, which can be used to promote cost‑efficient uses of drugs. ...  Read More
The Pattern of Intravenous Proton‑Pump Inhibitor Utilization at an Academic Medical Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Pattern of Intravenous Proton‑Pump Inhibitor Utilization at an Academic Medical Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

. Yahya Ali Mohzari; . Ahmed Alsaegh; . Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq; . Sulafah N. Al Shanawani; . Amani A. Albraiki; . Amal Bagalb

Volume 9, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 151-154

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  Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the extent of inappropriate utilization of intravenous proton‑pump inhibitors (IV‑PPIs) and its financial burden in a Middle Eastern ...  Read More
Challenges of non‑COVID‑19 patients with chronic illness during the pandemic
Challenges of non‑COVID‑19 patients with chronic illness during the pandemic

. Debi Ann Abraham; . Thangavel Mahalingam Vijayakumar; . Muhasaparur Ganesan Rajanandh

Volume 9, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 155-157

Abstract
  Challenges faced by non-COVID-19 patients with chronic illness are limitless during the lockdown period. These patients are mostly immunocompromised and vulnerable to infection. ...  Read More
Serotonin Toxicity Following Suicide with Citalopram and Lamotrigine: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review
Serotonin Toxicity Following Suicide with Citalopram and Lamotrigine: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review

. Gholamali Dorooshi; . Shafeajafar Zoofaghari; . Rokhsareh Meamar

Volume 9, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 158-160

Abstract
  Serotonin toxicity is a common but often unrecognized toxicological condition. In most cases, a combination of two or more serotonergic drugs can cause serotonin syndrome. ...  Read More
Massive Citalopram Overdose Associated with Recurrent Seizures and Bilateral Shoulder Dislocations
Massive Citalopram Overdose Associated with Recurrent Seizures and Bilateral Shoulder Dislocations

. Shafeajafar Zoofaghari; . Anselm Wong; . Pegah Kiarasi; . Farzad Gheshlaghi

Volume 9, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 161-164

Abstract
  Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are widely used in the treatment of many types of mental disorders. Citalopram is commonly used as a new generation of SSRIs ...  Read More