Prescription to over-the-counter switches in the United States
Prescription to over-the-counter switches in the United States

Jongwha Chang; Allison Lizer; Isha Patel; Deepak Bhatia; Xi Tan; Rajesh Balkrishnan

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2016, Pages 149-154

Abstract
  As the role of the pharmacist becomes more patient and counseling-centered, the healthcare market is changing to keep pace with more modern needs, such as self-treatment. Self-treatment ...  Read More
Pharmaceutical laws and regulations in Iran: An overview
Pharmaceutical laws and regulations in Iran: An overview

Pardis Zaboli; Amir Hashemi-Meshkini; Mehdi Varmaghani; Hadi Gholami; Iman Vazirian; Hedieh-Sadat Zekri; Shahriar Eslamitabar; Abbas Kebriaeezadeh; Puttaswamy Ganashree; Krishnaswamy Bhuvana; Narayana Sarala

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2016, Pages 155-161

Abstract
  The pharmaceutical legal framework is a very important infrastructure in achieving predefined goals in pharmaceutical sector: Accessibility, quality, and rational use of medicine. This ...  Read More
Critical review of drug promotional literature using the World Health Organization guidelines
Critical review of drug promotional literature using the World Health Organization guidelines

. Puttaswamy Ganashree; . Krishnaswamy Bhuvana; . Narayana Sarala

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2016, Pages 162-165

Abstract
  Objective: Drug promotional literatures (DPLs) are used as a promotional tool to advertise new drugs entering the market to doctors. The objective of the present study is ...  Read More
Tenofovir in treatment of Iranian patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection: An open‑label case series
Tenofovir in treatment of Iranian patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection: An open‑label case series

. Behrooz Ataei; . Mahsa Khodadoostan; . Babk Pouria; . Peyman Adibi

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2016, Pages 166-170

Abstract
  Objective: Tenofovir is among the first‑line treatments for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) virus infection. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of Tenofovir in treatment of Iranian patients ...  Read More
Effect of antiepileptic drug therapy on thyroid hormones among adult epileptic patients: An analytical cross‑sectional study
Effect of antiepileptic drug therapy on thyroid hormones among adult epileptic patients: An analytical cross‑sectional study

. Mangaiarkkarasi Adhimoolam; . Ranjitha Arulmozhi

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2016, Pages 171-174

Abstract
  Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate and compare the effect of conventional and newer antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) on thyroid hormone levels in adult epileptic ...  Read More
Malaria rapid diagnostic test evaluation at private retail pharmacies in Kumasi, Ghana
Malaria rapid diagnostic test evaluation at private retail pharmacies in Kumasi, Ghana

. Rauf Audu; . Berko Panyin Anto; . George Asumeng Koffuor; . Akua Afriyie Abruquah; . Kwame Ohene Buabeng

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2016, Pages 175-180

Abstract
  Objective: Malaria rapid diagnostic test(MRDT) provides a good alternative to malaria microscopy diagnosis, particularly in resource‑constrained settings. This study therefore evaluated ...  Read More
Quality of life in relapsing‑remitting multiple sclerosis patients receiving CinnoVex compared with Avonex
Quality of life in relapsing‑remitting multiple sclerosis patients receiving CinnoVex compared with Avonex

. Nahid Hatam; . Peivand Bastani; . Rahil Sadat Shahtaheri

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2016, Pages 181-185

Abstract
  Objective: There is an increasing recognition among clinicians and researchers that the impact of chronic illnesses and their treatments must be assessed in terms of their quality ...  Read More
Adherence to stress‑related mucosal damage prophylaxis guideline in patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit
Adherence to stress‑related mucosal damage prophylaxis guideline in patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit

. Niloofar Rafinazari; . Saeed Abbasi; . Shadi Farsaei; . Marjan Mansourian; . Peyman Adibi

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2016, Pages 186-192

Abstract
  Objective: Concern about adverse effects of the inconsistent use of stress‑related mucosal damage prophylaxis in intensive care unit (ICU) is increasing. Hence, this study ...  Read More
The use of sunscreen products among final year medicine and pharmacy students: A cross‑sectional study of knowledge, attitude, practice, and perception
The use of sunscreen products among final year medicine and pharmacy students: A cross‑sectional study of knowledge, attitude, practice, and perception

. Ammar Ihsan Awadh; . Shazia Jamshed; . Ramadan M. Elkalmi; . Hazrina Hadi

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2016, Pages 193-199

Abstract
  Objective: To evaluate the knowledge, attitude, perception, and practice of medical and pharmacy students toward the usage of sunscreen as protection for the skin against ultraviolet ...  Read More
Evaluation of knowledge, attitude, and practice of community pharmacists toward administration of over‑the‑counter drugs for the treatment of diarrhea in children: A pretest–posttest survey
Evaluation of knowledge, attitude, and practice of community pharmacists toward administration of over‑the‑counter drugs for the treatment of diarrhea in children: A pretest–posttest survey

. Farzaneh Foroughinia; . Pedram Zarei

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2016, Pages 200-204

Abstract
  Objective: In this study, we aimed to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice of community pharmacists toward administration of over‑the‑counter (OTC) antidiarrheal drugs ...  Read More
Clinical outcomes of a diabetes education program for patients with diabetes mellitus in the Micronesian community in Hawaii
Clinical outcomes of a diabetes education program for patients with diabetes mellitus in the Micronesian community in Hawaii

. Mok Thoong Chong

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2016, Pages 205-211

Abstract
  Objective: Hawaii has diverse population made up of a cultural mix of different races. Due to different cultural and social influences and language barrier, many of the under‑served ...  Read More
Ganciclovir use evaluation in kidney transplantation departments
Ganciclovir use evaluation in kidney transplantation departments

. Maryam Mozaffar; . Shahrzad Shahidi; . Shirinsadat Badri

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2016, Pages 212-214

Abstract
  Objective: In this study, we evaluated certain aspects of the usage and administration of one lifesaving, high‑cost medication, i.e., Ganciclovir for the prevention and treatment of ...  Read More
Dapsone‑induced pure red cell aplasia and cholestatic jaundice: A new experience for diagnosis and management
Dapsone‑induced pure red cell aplasia and cholestatic jaundice: A new experience for diagnosis and management

. Kamal Kumar Sawlani; . Shyam Chand Chaudhary; . Jitendra Singh; . Deep Chandh Raja; . Sanjay Mishra; . Madhu Mati Goel

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2016, Pages 215-218

Abstract
  Dapsone (4,4’‑diaminodiphenylsulfone) is the parent compound of the sulfones, and it has potent antiparasitic, anti‑inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects. It is ...  Read More
Attitude of nurses and pharmacists on adverse drug reactions reporting in selected hospitals in Sokoto, Northwest Nigeria
Attitude of nurses and pharmacists on adverse drug reactions reporting in selected hospitals in Sokoto, Northwest Nigeria

. Muhammad Tukur Umar; . Shaibu Oricha Bello; . Aminu Chika; . Oche Mansur Oche

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2016, Pages 219-221

Abstract
  Objective: Objective of this study was to assess the attitude of nurses and pharmacists towards adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reporting.Methods: The questionnaire was designed ...  Read More
A study of medication‑related problems in stroke patients: A need for pharmaceutical care
A study of medication‑related problems in stroke patients: A need for pharmaceutical care

. Viswa Srujani Kanagala; . Annapareddy Anusha; . Bhukya Srinivasa Rao; . Siva Reddy Challa; . Krishna Sri Nalla; . Raja Sree Gadde

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2016, Pages 222-225

Abstract
  Objective: The study was aimed to assess the incidence and characteristics of drug‑related problems (DRPs).Methods: A prospective, observational study was conducted among 133 ...  Read More