Cough and Cold symptoms management updates
Introduction As a community pharmacist, you should always be aware of the latest devel…
OTC cough medications
As a community pharmacist, patients will ask you how to manage acute cough due to the com…
Help mothers with common breastfeeding problems
One in three moms who start breastfeeding will stop within 2 weeks. So, what will you do …
Analgesics during pregnancy and lactation
Analgesics during pregnancy Acetaminophen ( Panadol, Novaldol ) is analgesic drug of …
Gastrointestinal agents during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Overview FDA pregnancy categories prior to 2014, figure (1) . Gastroesophageal reflux …
OTC options for treating gastrointestinal issues in pregnancy
Pregnant women will ask you about OTCs for GI complaints. We know nausea and vomiting in …
Cough and cold medications in pregnancy and lactation
Fall and winter will bring up more questions about which cough, cold, and allergy medicat…
Dyspepsia and gastro-esophageal reflux during pregnancy
Overview Dyspepsia is a term used to describe a number of symptoms associated with the…
Approach to acute cough
Overview Differential is broad; focus on ruling out serious illness (ex: cancer). Avoi…
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications in pregnancy
Overview Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are pharmacologic agents that patients can …
Pharyngitis (acute sore throat) - approach to the patient
Introduction Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx (or sore throat) diagnosed c…