Pharmacy

16/11/2024

BEFORE YOU CONSIDER CLOMIPHENE, READ THIS OR Must ask your Doctor "

Starting Clomiphene requires proper counseling. It’s essential to know that using this medication significantly increases the chance of multiple pregnancies (e.g., twins, triplets, or more). Women on Clomiphene are 8-10 times more likely to have twins than those who ovulate naturally.

What Is Clomiphene?

Clomiphene is a prescription medication used to treat certain types of female infertility, such as polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS). It is typically prescribed by a gynecologist or fertility specialist and should be taken under strict medical supervision, with the necessary fertility tests performed beforehand. These tests help determine whether infertility is due to a lack of ovulation.

Approximately 80% of women who take Clomiphene will ovulate, and 20-30% may become pregnant, depending on individual factors like age, weight, ovarian reserve, and other health conditions.

How Does Clomiphene Work?

Clomiphene is an antiestrogenic drug, meaning it blocks estrogen receptors. This mechanism "tricks" the body into thinking estrogen levels are lower than they are, prompting the brain to release more follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). FSH stimulates the ovaries to produce egg follicles, which mature and are then released as eggs during ovulation. LH then signals the ovaries to release these eggs.

While a typical menstrual cycle releases only one egg per month, Clomiphene often causes the ovaries to release two or even three eggs, increasing the likelihood of multiple births.

How Is It Taken?

For women who menstruate but do not ovulate, Clomiphene is usually started at 50 mg on the second, third, or fifth day of their cycle and taken daily for five days. Ovulation typically occurs 7-10 days after the last pill. For best results, couples are advised to have in*******se every day or every other day from Day 11 through Day 21. Ovulation test kits can also be helpful, as a positive result indicates ovulation within the next 24-36 hours.

If ovulation does not occur with the initial dose, a doctor may increase the dose to 100 mg. However, Clomiphene should not be taken for more than three months, as prolonged use can thin the uterine lining, which is essential for implantation, potentially reducing pregnancy success.

Warning: Avoid Self-Medicating

Clomiphene should only be taken under medical supervision. It is not a "magic fertility drug" and will not work in cases of other fertility issues, such as male factor infertility or other conditions beyond ovulation problems.

Possible Side Effects

Mild Side Effects:

Flushing or warmth

Nausea

Vomiting

Breast tenderness

Headaches

Spotting

Mood swings

Serious Side Effects (Contact a doctor immediately if experienced):

Ovarian cysts

Blurred or double vision

Abdominal pain or swelling

Weight gain

Shortness of breath

Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your gynecologist or healthcare provider for personalized guidance.

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for your love ones very informative.

22/07/2024

प्रोस्टेटाइटिस, प्रोस्टेट ग्रंथि की सूजन वाली बीमारी, के विभिन्न परिणाम हो सकते हैं जो किसी व्यक्ति के जीवन की गुणवत्ता और समग्र स्वास्थ्य को प्रभावित करते हैं। रोग के प्रकार और अवधि के आधार पर, प्रोस्टेटाइटिस के परिणाम अल्पकालिक अप्रिय लक्षणों से लेकर गंभीर जटिलताओं तक हो सकते हैं। आइए प्रोस्टेटाइटिस के मुख्य परिणामों पर विचार करें।

तीव्र बैक्टीरियल प्रोस्टेटाइटिस
सेप्सिस:

तीव्र बैक्टीरियल प्रोस्टेटाइटिस की सबसे गंभीर जटिलताओं में से एक सेप्सिस का विकास है, जो तब होता है जब संक्रमण रक्त में फैलता है। यह स्थिति एक चिकित्सीय आपात स्थिति है और जीवन के लिए खतरा हो सकती है।
प्रोस्टेट फोड़ा:

प्रोस्टेट ग्रंथि में मवाद से भरी गुहाओं के बनने से फोड़े को निकालने और संक्रमण का इलाज करने के लिए सर्जरी की आवश्यकता हो सकती है।
क्रोनिक बैक्टीरियल प्रोस्टेटाइटिस
बार-बार संक्रमण होना:

क्रोनिक बैक्टीरियल प्रोस्टेटाइटिस से बार-बार मूत्र संक्रमण हो सकता है, जिससे रोगी के जीवन की गुणवत्ता काफी कम हो जाती है।
मूत्र संबंधी जटिलताएँ:

मूत्रमार्ग और जननांग प्रणाली के अन्य हिस्सों में निशान परिवर्तन संभव है, जिससे मूत्रमार्ग में सिकुड़न (संकुचन) हो सकती है और पेशाब करने में कठिनाई हो सकती है।

पुराने दर्द:

श्रोणि, पेरिनेम, पीठ के निचले हिस्से और जननांगों में लगातार या आवर्ती दर्द एक विशिष्ट लक्षण है जो दैनिक गतिविधियों को महत्वपूर्ण रूप से सीमित कर सकता है और जीवन की गुणवत्ता को कम कर सकता है।
मनोवैज्ञानिक परिणाम:

क्रोनिक दर्द सिंड्रोम अक्सर अवसाद, चिंता विकारों और चिड़चिड़ापन के साथ होता है। मनोवैज्ञानिक तनाव रोग के लक्षणों को बढ़ा सकता है, जिससे दर्द और तनाव का एक दुष्चक्र बन सकता है।
प्रोस्टेटाइटिस के सामान्य परिणाम
यौन रोग:

प्रोस्टेटाइटिस से स्तंभन संबंधी समस्याएं, कामेच्छा में कमी और दर्दनाक स्खलन हो सकता है। ये समस्याएं किसी पुरुष के यौन संबंधों और आत्मसम्मान पर नकारात्मक प्रभाव डाल सकती हैं।
बांझपन:

प्रोस्टेट ग्रंथि की सूजन शुक्राणु के कार्य और परिवहन को ख़राब कर सकती है, जिससे प्रजनन क्षमता कम हो सकती है। गंभीर मामलों में, यह पुरुष बांझपन के कारणों में से एक हो सकता है।
मूत्र संबंधी विकार:

प्रोस्टेटाइटिस के कारण पेशाब करने में कठिनाई, बार-बार आग्रह करना, रात में पेशाब करना (नोक्टुरिया), और मूत्राशय के अधूरे खाली होने का एहसास हो सकता है।
निष्कर्ष
प्रोस्टेटाइटिस के विविध और गंभीर परिणाम हो सकते हैं जो मनुष्य के शारीरिक और मानसिक स्वास्थ्य को प्रभावित करते हैं। जटिलताओं को रोकने और रोगी के जीवन की गुणवत्ता में सुधार करने के लिए प्रोस्टेटाइटिस का शीघ्र पता लगाना और पर्याप्त उपचार महत्वपूर्ण है। औषधि चिकित्सा, भौतिक चिकित्सा और मनोवैज्ञानिक सहायता सहित एक एकीकृत दृष्टिकोण, नकारात्मक परिणामों के विकास के जोखिम को काफी कम कर सकता है और स्वास्थ्य बहाली को बढ़ावा दे सकता है।

07/06/2024

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18/05/2024

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15/04/2024

⚠️FINASTERIDE WARNING.

Women who are pregnant (or who may become pregnant) should not handle crushed or broken tablets of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, such as finasteride.

Finasteride can be absorbed through the skin and cause birth defects in male babies.

✅️Finasteride is a medication sold under brand name like Fincar. It's mainly used for two things:

1. Shrinking an Enlarged Prostate: This is for men experiencing symptoms like frequent urination or trouble starting to p*e. Finasteride helps by blocking the body's production of a hormone that can cause the prostate to grow larger.

2. Treating Male Hair Loss: Finasteride can slow down hair loss and even promote some hair growth on the scalp in men with male pattern baldness.

Important things to know:

🚫Finasteride is only for men.

🚫It's available by prescription only. Talk to a doctor to see if it's right for you.

🚫There can be some side effects, like decreased s*x drive or erectile dysfunction. Be sure to discuss these with your doctor.

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09/03/2024

26/01/2024

20 LIFE-SAVING MEDICATION TIPS YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T KNOW.

1. Paracetamol will work faster on an empty stomach.

2. Eating oily food and taking malaria medication like Artemether/lumefantrine (e.g Coartem, Lonart etc) will make it work better.

3. Don’t take NSAIDs (e.g Brufen, indocid, Diclofenac) on an empty stomach. They will irritate your stomach.

4. Dexamethasone and Prednisolone increases blood sugar and should not be taken by someone who is diabetic (If taken, the blood sugar should seriously be monitored). Talk to your healthcare provider about that.

5. Prednisolone interacts with birth control pills warfarin, NSAIDs & Digoxin always tell your prescriber drug history.

6. Don’t take take Dexamethasone or Prednisolone for weight gain. Using it for such purpose will only harm you. They are highly prescription 💊 drugs and works by reducing your immune system and are only given when benefits of using them outweighs the risks. Using it on your own is bad and very dangerous.

7. If you are taking Magnesium trisilicate (MMT, Polygel) and another drug, take the Polygel at least 3hrs before taking the drug or 2hrs after taking the drug.

8. Take tetracycline 2hrs before or 6hrs after taking an antacid(e.g MMT, Polygel, Gaviscon , Relcer gel etc.)

9. Take tetracycline 2hrs before or 3 hour after when taking zinc containing products(e.g Multivitamins).

10. Tetracycline can HARM the FETUS. If you are pregnant or have plans of becoming pregnant while taking tetracycline, call your doctor immediately.

11. Taking Tetracycline with alcohol or within the period of alcohol intake is highly not advised.

12. If you have epilepsy don’t take Ciprofloxacin as it can precipitate or increase the chances of having a seizure attack in people with epilepsy.

13. If you are severely depressed don’t take Ciprofloxacin.

14. Don’t take more than 2tablets of paracetamol at once. It’s also important u know that the highest daily dose of paracetamol you can take is 3000mg/day and that’s 6tabs (i.e 500mg). Except u are being supervised by a healthcare provider, above that u’re doing damage to your liver.

15. Don’t take Ciprofloxacin for menstrual pain. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic and not a painkiller like paracetamol or mefenamic acid.

16. Taking Diclofenac for ulcer pain is suicidal. Diclofenac is a painkiller yes, but it can cause ulcer so it’s wrong to take it for ulcer pain.

17. Don’t take two NSAIDs:
Don’t take Ibuprofen and Diclofenac. Don’t take indocid and brufen together. Doing that can damage your kidneys and cause ulcer.

18. Don’t take Prednisolone or Dexamethasone together with Brufen or Diclofenac. Doing this can result in increased side effects. You will do more harm to yourself.

19. It’s particularly wrong to use alcohol or soda to take your drugs.

20. The time in which you take your drugs is very important. It’s not just there. Some drugs have higher effects in the morning, others in the evening and other can affect your sleep. if it’s prescribed for you to take it in the morning, do that.

Remember, ALL drugs are POTENTIAL poison when Abused or used incorrectly. Always consult your Pharmacist.

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