Samodzielne stosowanie leków jest ważnym filarem opieki zdrowotnej

Streszczenie: W ramach metaanalizy obejmującej 20 643 osoby zbadano ryzyko wystąpienia zdarzeń niepożądanych po jednorazowej dawce metamizolu i innych nieopioidowych leków przeciwbólowych. Skupiono się na poważnych zdarzeniach niepożądanych – potencjalnie zagrażających życiu. Na przykład ryzyko wystąpienia agranulocytozy jest jednym z najbardziej niepokojących aspektów profilu bezpieczeństwa metam ...

Abstract: Androgenetic alopecia causes hair thinning in the vertex region, which may significantly impair quality of life. A survey of 2,579 pharmacy employees highlights the importance of self-medication for affected women. Nutritional supplements containing amino acids and vitamins demonstrate favourable study results in vitro and in vivo.

Abstract: Dexibuprofen, the active enantiomer of ibuprofen, acts faster and causes less stress on the body compared to ibuprofen. It effectively relieves acute somatic and visceral pain. Thus, it meets the guideline criteria: good evidence, high safety profile and patient acceptance with minimized side effects.

Abstract: Occasional constipation (OC) is prevalent but under-recognized and needs clearer guidance on evaluation and treatment. This review compares two recent expert perspectives on OC, proposing a unified, patient-centered definition. Integrating patient self-assessment and expert consensus will help pharmacists in recommending effective over-the-counter therapies, thus improving patient self-m ...

Abstract: The resolution of inflammation has to date been explained by the disappearance of inflammatory messenger substances, the production of which is suppressed by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The latest studies, however, show that the resolution of inflammation is an actively controlled process, involving specialised pro-resolving mediators. Their formation is promoted by t ...