Century Burks Pharmacies

25/11/2021

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South African Health Minister Joe Phaahla says the variant is behind an ‘exponential’ increase in COVID infections.

05/11/2021

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ONCE IN WHILE HAVE A MEDICATION THERAPY REVIEW WITH YOUR PHARMACIST.

Musonda : Good morning Pharmacist, I am here to get these medications.👇
Enalapril , Diclofenac and Frusemide. 😌

: Are you the one taking all these medications? 😦

Musonda : Yes Pharmacist. What's wrong? 🙁

: These medications can cause what we call a "TRIPLE WHAMMY EFFECT".

Let me Explain 👇

👉 Concurrent use of an or (such as Enalapril & Losartan), a (such as Frusemide or hydrochlothiazide ), plus an (Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Aspirin) together increases the RISK of having !

One study showed that when these medicines are prescribed together the patient’s risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) is increased by 31%.

And elderly people over the age of 65 and more are likely to develop kidney disease because as people age, so do their kidneys.

So taking such combination PLUS your AGE will increase your risk of developing impaired Renal function.

Other Risks of TRIPLE WHAMMY EFFECT induced Acute Kidney Injury include;

👉 Volume depletion( e.g. due to vomiting, diarrhoea, sepsis or low fluid intake).

👉 Older age(above 65 years)

👉 Diabetes

👉 Heart failure

👉 Liver disease.

Others studies have also shown that taking NSAIDs together with with diuretcs also reduces their Hypertension lowering power 💪.

Musonda: What can I do to?

Avoid taking NSAIDs(Brufen, Diclofenac, naproxen, indomethacin etc) at all times and if recommended by your Doctor kidney function assessment should be done regularly.

I will write a note to your Doctor to review the prescription

👇👇👇👇👇
: Always take your PRESCRIPTIONS to the PHARMACY for them to be examined (vetted), So as to avoid drug induced Organ damage, negative drug interactions & adverse drug reactions.

And always try & cooperate with Us (the Pharmacists) whenever we spot any medication error. Doctors aren't prefect, they do make errors at times, so it's left for the Pharmacist to spot those errors & make the appropriate corrections.

Your Caring Pharmacist.

13/10/2021

1. Under the supervision of the managing Pharmacist, merchandise products , dispense medicines and provide medication counseling to customers while ensuring that documentation of all transactions is completed .

13/10/2021

WE ARE HIRING!

Are you a Pharmacy Technologist with at least 1 year work experience and you require additional income.

Apply to work over weekends in our retail pharmacy in Lusaka.

If interested send your resume to
centuryburks@gmail.com

not later than Wednesday 20th October 2021.

19/07/2021

Together we can

Updated Guidelines on Schools and Public Places

15/06/2021

Masks should be used as part of a comprehensive strategy of measures to suppress transmission and save lives; the use of a mask alone is not sufficient to provide an adequate level of protection against COVID-19.

If COVID-19 is spreading in your community, stay safe by taking some simple precautions, such as physical distancing, wearing a mask, keeping rooms well ventilated, avoiding crowds, cleaning your hands, and coughing into a bent elbow or tissue. Check local advice where you live and work. Do it all!

Make wearing a mask a normal part of being around other people. The appropriate use, storage and cleaning or disposal of masks are essential to make them as effective as possible.

Here are the basics of how to wear a mask:

Clean your hands before you put your mask on, as well as before and after you take it off, and after you touch it at any time.
Make sure it covers both your nose, mouth and chin.
When you take off a mask, store it in a clean plastic bag, and every day either wash it if it’s a fabric mask, or dispose of a medical mask in a trash bin.

07/06/2021

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If you have been in contact with someone who is infected, sick or has died as a result of COVID-19, stay home and self-isolate even with minor symptoms such as cough, headache, mild fever, until you recover. If you need to leave your house, wear a mask to avoid infecting others.

11/03/2021

We keep on getting this question from people..."can I take beer/wine/whiskey with my medication.

The rule of thumb is stay away from any alcoholic drinks when ever you decide to take medications. Begin treatment at least 2 - 3 days from the time you took your alcoholic drink and never resume taking alcohol at least 3 days after completing treatment.

The reason being alcohol increases the risk of liver toxicity when taken while on treatment with most medication. The toxicity can be very problematic in older adults as the ability of the liver to diminish the drugs is compromised.

More dangerously and fatal reactions occur when alcohol interacts with metronidazole ( commonly known as Flagyl) or Tinidazole containing medicines.

Consult your pharmacist on whether you need to avoid specific foods/drinks when taking medicines.

03/12/2020

Congratulations to Mr Hakoola Hakabinga for scooping the award for the "Best Graduating Student in Pharmacy Technology" at Evelyn Hone College 2020 graduation.

09/09/2020

Pharmacist undertaking routine product quality check in the pharmacy store.

05/09/2020

We are passionate about what we do and that reflects by the enthusiasm in our team.

26/08/2020

We promote shared experiences among staff to better manage our clients.