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AlkhoCare Pharmacy, Luanshya (2025)

22/03/2025

Before leaving the pharmacy always ask on how to use these Drugs and to the person dispensing,always give full instructions to the patient on how to reconstitute,use and store these drugs.

Ati the mother Diluted amoxicillin suspension mu 2.5L when she was told to give the child 2.5ml TDS😂
Good morning and have a blessed Day

21/03/2025

WHEN YOU SLEEP WITH LIGHTS ON, YOU SHORTEN YOUR LIFESPAN AND INVITE DISEASES
What You need to Know about MELATONIN also known as the ‘SHY’ Hormone

So much renewal and growth take place at night time.

1. Do you know that your body produces a hormone known as melatonin and that this hormone is only produced during the night?

2. Do you know that THE DARKER THE ROOM YOU SLEEP IN, THE GREATER THE PRODUCTION OF THIS USEFUL MELATONIN by your pineal gland?

3. Do you know that this melatonin PROTECTS THE CELLS OF YOUR BODY?

4. Do you know that this melatonin is AN ANTI-STRESS HORMONE?

5. Do you know that this melatonin is an ANTI-AGING HORMONE?

6. Do you know that this melatonin ENHANCES SLEEP and BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY?

7. Do you know that this melatonin INHIBITS the multiplication of CANCER CELLS?

8. Do you know that this melatonin helps to LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE?

9. Do you know that this melatonin POSITIVELY affects MENSTRUAL CYCLE and FERTILITY?

10. Do you know that this melatonin maintains your body’s internal clock mechanism?

11. Do you know that ONCE MELATONIN RELEASE commences IN THE DARK AND YOU SWITCH ON LIGHTS IN YOUR BEDROOM, THE PRODUCTION OF MELATONIN CEASES IMMEDIATELY and will never be restored again for that night till the following night?

12. Do you now understand why melatonin is called the “SHY” HORMONE or HORMONE OF “DARKNESS”?

13. CAN YOU NOW UNDERSTAND WHY YOU SHOULD NOT SLEEP IN THE NIGHT WITH THE LIGHTS ON?

14. If you wake up at night to ease yourself, a bed lamp or torchlight emitting close to ORANGE RAYS (DEEP SUNSET COLOUR), amber colour or candle light is recommended to facilitate your movements. The deep sunset colour is the only light wavelength that does not shut down melatonin production at night. All other light spectrum or colours, in varying degrees, shut down the production of this important melatonin. BLUE LIGHT IS THE WORST OF ALL LIGHT TO USE AT NIGHT DURING SLEEP. MELATONIN CAN NOT BE PRODUCED UNDER BLUE LIGHT.
You Have Heard!

21/03/2025

CLOMIPHENE

Taking the fertility drug clomiphene (Clomid) to help you ovulate can increase your risk of ovarian cysts.
Before taking this med,make sure you are the right candidate for it by doing a hormonal profile test that indicates if you have Low Follicle Stimulating Hormone(FSH)and Low Luteinizing Hormone(LH)

17/03/2025

You verses the guy she tells you not worry about😅
YOU THE GUY

15/03/2025

PAIN RELIEVERS do not affect the parasitological diagnosis of falciparum malaria.
Some people might be wondering why they have tested negative for malaria but still presenting symptoms and might think the paracetamol or Diclofenac they took might interfere with the RDT test result.
Well,here is what you need to know.

Your Negative Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) results May be due to :
-Low Parasite Density:
If the number of malaria parasites in the blood is very low, the RDT might not detect them, even if the infection is present.
-Parasite Mutations:
Mutations or deletions in the pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 genes, which are targeted by some RDTs, can cause false-negative results.
-Different Malaria species
Malaria is caused by five species of Plasmodium parasites: P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale, and P. knowlesi, with P. falciparum being the most deadly and prevalent.Most of these RDT tests only detect 2 if not 3 of these species.
-In most cases it could be Fatigue
So in Conclusion there’s no pain Killer that affects the results of a RDT You’ve Heard!!

28/01/2025

Client:what strong med would you recommend for this flu that am having ?
Pharmacist: You can get Benylin 4 Flu
Client : How much does it cost?
Pharmacist: K200
Client: Namukwata stop cold and it’s how much?
Pharmacist:yes it’s k5
Client:Give me stop cold
Me:
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27/01/2025

It’s not every Diarrhea related to teething in babies that requires an Antibiotic.
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14/01/2025

PROLACTIN AND FERTILITY

Certainly! Here are some factors related to high prolactin levels in women that can make conception difficult:

Hyperprolactinemia: Elevated levels of prolactin, the hormone responsible for milk production, can interfere with ovulation and menstrual cycles, making it harder to conceive.

Irregular Menstrual Cycles: High prolactin levels can disrupt regular menstrual cycles, leading to irregular periods or even amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), which can decrease the chances of conception.

Anovulation: Hyperprolactinemia can suppress the release of hormones necessary for ovulation, resulting in anovulation, where eggs are not released from the ovaries, making conception difficult.

Reduced Fertility: High prolactin levels can affect the functioning of the ovaries, leading to reduced fertility and making it challenging to conceive.

Pituitary Disorders: Sometimes, high prolactin levels are caused by pituitary disorders such as prolactinoma, a benign tumor of the pituitary gland. These conditions can disrupt hormone production and affect fertility.

Medication Side Effects: Certain medications, such as antipsychotics, antidepressants, and drugs used to treat high blood pressure, can increase prolactin levels, potentially affecting fertility.

Stress and Lifestyle Factors: Chronic stress, inadequate sleep, and unhealthy lifestyle habits can contribute to hormonal imbalances, including elevated prolactin levels, which may interfere with conception.

It's essential for women experiencing difficulties conceiving due to high prolactin levels to consult with a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment options. Treatment may involve medication to lower prolactin levels, addressing underlying health conditions, or lifestyle modifications to improve fertility.

27/12/2024

ZAMRA Approves a Clinical Trial for a New Antimalarial Drug

27 December 2024

The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) has approved a clinical trial investigating the safety and efficacy of a new antimalarial drug, namely KLU156, being developed by Novartis for treatment of uncomplicated malaria commonly found in Zambia. KLU156 is a fixed dose combination of ganaplacide and Lumefantrine.

Ganaplacide is a new antimalarial agent that belongs to a new class of antimalarials known as imidazolopiperazines. Lumefantrine is one of the two drugs approved in a combinational antimalarial drug branded as Coartem®. Lumefantrine in KLU156 has been developed as a solid dispersion formulation (SDF).

This Phase 3 clinical trial investigating the KLU156 will be conducted by the Tropical Diseases Research Centre (TDRC) at two sites, St Paul’s Mission Hospital in Nchelenge district and Ndola Teaching Hospital. The study is expected to enrol a total of 1500 participants out of which 100 will come from Zambia. About 14 countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzanya, DR Congo and India will participate in this study.

If successful, the new drug is expected to contribute largely to an unmet medical need for anti-malarial combination treatment including a partner drug with a new mechanism of action to counter the emergence of resistance to artemisinin. Artemisinin is a drug used in the current antimalaria drugs including Lumarterm, Lonart and Coartem®.

20/12/2024

ASPIRIN(commonly called JUNIOR CAFEMOL ) IS NOT RECOMMENDED IN KIDS YOUNGER THAN 16 YEARS OLD.

There is a common trend of giving junior cafemol(Aspirin 81mg) in children as young as 4 months after vaccination to relief the fever.

Just because Aspirin reduces the fever in a baby 👶 does not mean it is purely safe for a Child.

Giving Aspirin commonly known as Junior Cafemol during an illness is not allowed or recommendable unless your Health Care Professional says so.

Giving Cafemol to a child when they have an illnesses such as a viral infection( for example a cold, flu or chickenpox) is linked to a SERIOUS condition known as Reyes Syndrome ( inflammation or swelling of the brain or spinal cord and liver damage).

Unless prescribed avoid Aspirin 81mg in Children. It is not recommended in children less than 16 years.

Use Paracetamol(Aka Capol or Panadol). It is more safe in a child and works effectively to reduce the fever.

All medicines are potential poisons always talk to your Pharmacist.

YourHealthIsInSafeHands

21/10/2024

Did you know? Medicines can heal or harm, depending on how you use them! For example, taking more than the recommended amount of loperamide can lead to serious heart problems, even death. Always stick to the prescribed dose!

Stay safe, stay informed!

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