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[Tapsa-ROYAL @tapsaroyal]

Tapsa enable pharmaceutical students to have knowledge on antimicrobial resistance.we are committed for better health in our community.

[TAPSA Tanzania @tapsatanzania]

Let's work together to raise awareness, get regular screenings and help those fighting this disease.

Together we can fight cancer💪💪

#WorldCancerDay2024

[Noel Shimba @shimba_noel]

Bridging the care gap!? The time to act is now. Moving the cancer Care ladder down up, Preventing is the first line.

[TAPSA Tanzania @tapsatanzania]

Catch our vice president in #IJALI_AFYA_YAKO session via 98.4Hz DODOMA FM every Saturday from 0730 to 1000 GMT+3.

[TAPSA Tanzania @tapsatanzania]

Know Pharm.Zimbwe🎊

[Modern Health @modernHealthMe]

Name the sign & Diagnosis?

[Modern Health @modernHealthMe]

patient with weakness, double vision & breathlessness mostly at the end of the day.

Diagnosis?

[DUCIT BLUE SOLUTIONS @Ducit_Blue]

January is Glaucoma #Awareness Month! This "silent thief of sight" steals vision quietly. #Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, leading to irreversible blindness if left untreated. As much as 40% of vision can be lost before symptoms even appear & half of those with it are unaware.

[pharmahub @pharmahub_]

Name the clinical sign ?

What’s the cause ?

[pharmahub @pharmahub_]

Diseases and their causative organisms

[PHARMAHUBNG @pharmahub_NG]

The Role of Your #Pharmacist

Thread | NO GREE FOR ANYBODY

1. **Dispensing Medications:** Accurately providing prescribed medications and counselling patients on their use.

2. **Patient Education:** Informing patients about medications, potential side effects, and

[Tumaini MAKOLE @TumainiMakole]

Untapped role of Community Pharmacy in #Tanzania.
#YourTrustedPharmacist

[Modern Health @modernHealthMe]

Diagnosis & What's the Difference in them?

[pharmahub @pharmahub_]

🟢 POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS) :

🟡 OVERVIEW
- A hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age.

⚕️ INDICATIONS
- Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Absent, infrequent, or prolonged periods.
- Hyperandrogenism: Elevated levels of male hormones, leading to symptoms like hirsutism (excessive hair growth), acne, and male-pattern baldness.
- Polycystic Ovaries: Enlarged ovaries with numerous small cysts.

⚙️ MECHANISM
- The exact cause of PCOS is unknown, but it's believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
- Insulin Resistance: A key feature in many cases, contributing to increased androgen production.
- Hormonal Imbalances: Disruptions in the balance of reproductive hormones.

⚠️ SIDE EFFECTS
- Increased Risk of Diabetes
- Menstrual Irregularity
- Infertility or Subfertility
- Weight Gain or Obesity
- Acne, Skin Changes
- Mood Disorders like Anxiety and Depression

🔴 WARNINGS / RISK FACTORS
- Obesity increases the risk and severity of PCOS.
- Family History of PCOS.
- Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome.

🛒 TREATMENT APPROACHES
- Lifestyle Changes: Weight loss and exercise can improve insulin sensitivity and symptoms.
- Medications: Birth control pills to regulate menstrual cycles, anti-androgens to reduce hair growth and acne, and Metformin to improve insulin resistance.
- Fertility Treatments: For those trying to conceive.
- Hair Removal Therapies: For hirsutism.
- Mental Health Support: Counseling or therapy for mood-related symptoms.

[pharmahub @pharmahub_]

TYPES OF HEADACHES

📌 PRIMARY HEADACHES
👉 Cluster headache
👉 Migraine headache
👉 Tension headache

📌 SECONDARY HEADACHES
👉 Sinus headache

[PharmaFactz @PharmaFactz]

🟦Levodopa is the first-line treatment for Parkinson's disease and is typically combined with a dopa-decarboxylase inhibitor, such as:

🔹carbidopa
🔹benserazide

This combination reduces the dose of levodopa needed by about 10-times, whilst also reducing peripheral side effects.

[pharmahub @pharmahub_]

🚨 What difference between Heparin and Warfarin ? 🤔

[Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative @DNDi]

#SleepingSickness is 'a disease that has shown more than once that it comes back if we look away.'

But we now have a safe, effective, oral cure for the most acute form of the disease & we can be ready for future outbreaks. Great story by @NPR.

https://t.co/iotYhwVFrd

[pharmahub @pharmahub_]

Cetirizie used for :

🔻CETIRIZINE

▫️C - Combats hay fever and seasonal allergies
▫️E - Effective in treating chronic urticaria (hives)
▫️T - Treats symptoms of allergic reactions like sneezing and itchy eyes
▫️I - Inhibits the action of histamine, reducing allergy symptoms
▫️R - Relief from indoor allergies, including those to dust mites and pet dander
▫️I - Ideal for managing itchy skin rashes
▫️Z - Zero to minimal sedative effects compared to older antihistamines
▫️I - Improves quality of life for allergy sufferers
▫️N - Non-drowsy formula suitable for daytime use

Note: Cetirizine is a widely used antihistamine for allergy relief. It's known for having fewer sedative effects than some older antihistamines. As always, it's important to use it as directed and consult a healthcare provider, especially for long-term use or if combining with other medications.

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