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Motherhood is an exciting time, especially for first time mothers. However, with all the excitement comes a lot of questions. Pharmacists are the most accessible healthcare providers for patients and especially nursing mothers who are seeking information on medication use while breastfeeding. Below are breastfeeding basics and guidance on how to approach drug therapy in […]

Breastfeeding Fundamentals

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T₄ and T₃ are bound to thyroid-binding globulin (70% of T₄ and T₃) and Albumin (30% T₄ and T₃). The active thyroid hormone is the unbound T₄ and T₃.

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Serotonin agonists (Sumatriptan, Naratriptan, Almotriptan, Frovatriptan, Rizatriptan, Zolmitriptan & Eletriptan) is the main drug group for patients with moderate to severe symptoms. The patients may not respond to one of them and respond to another one. So try the second drug from this group if the first one does not control the symptoms.

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There is a higher risk of fetal loss with uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, during pregnancy. The lowest dose of antithyroid drugs should be used. Methimazole is associated with a higher risk of congenital abnormalities during 1^st trimester of pregnancy, so PTU is recommended for this period.

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Amiodarone causes Pulmonary Fibrosis. Bleomycin sulphate, Carmustine and Cyclophosphamide are other drugs with this side effect.

Two new chapters have been added to the new version of PPT. Chapter 5, “Diseases & Disorders Pharmacotherapy Tables” and chapter 6 “MCQ & Case Study Samples” are available now. There is an e-published free shortened version of chapter 2. This shortened version of chapter 2 and chapter 7 are free. Register, login and see the new chapters. The MCQ samples are in the packages of #50 and the case study samples are in the packages of #10. We will post questions, related to the pharmacy practice topics through our social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin & Instagram) and the blog page of our website. You can find the answers to the posted questions on our blog page. The blog page is available for all. If you want to comment, you need to register, login and comment. #ipgcollege