Některé užitečné prvky komunikace

MUDr. Radkin Honzák, CSc.

Prakt. lékáren. 2014; 10(3): 87  

Adverse effects and drug interactions of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and their management

Martin Doseděl

Prakt. lékáren. 2014; 10(3): 90-94  

as seen by a pharmacist Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are encountered by pharmacists in their practice on a daily basis. These drugs, however, have a number of adverse effects and a relatively large interaction potential. Gastrointestinal tract injury, hepatopathy, nephropathy, and increased cardiovascular risk are among the most serious adverse effects. Drug interactions usually potentiate these risks. The article deals with particular adverse effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and also describes the quantitative difference in the rates of these risks among the individual agents from the class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory...

Possibilities of pharmaceutical care in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis

Peter Koliba, Veronika Příhodová

Prakt. lékáren. 2014; 10(3): 95-98  

Review article intended for pharmacists dealing with vaginal candidiasis (VC) in women, from the perspective of a gynecologist. Problems with genital yeast infections are very common, especially in women. Women in many cases rather prefer to purchase OTC drug in a pharmacy before visiting the gynecological clinic. Although in most cases VC manifested typical clinical symptoms (genital itching, runny or curdy, local redness, swelling and rhagades), but sometimes for the correct treatment the knowledge of the “history” is not enough. This is the biggest pitfall for a pharmacist who is unable to assess the objective clinical findings...

The effects of drugs on sexual function

Jindřiška Voláková

Prakt. lékáren. 2014; 10(3): 99-101  

Sexual dysfunctions are quantitative disorders of sexual performance in both women and men, the prevalence is reported 15–40%. Causes of sexual dysfunctions are very varied, they can have organic or psychogenic character and in many cases we can expect multifactorial etiology, thus combination of organic, psychogenic and interpersonal causes. However, using of some drugs can lead to sexual dysfunctions. Sexual dysfunctions as adverse effect of pharmacotherapy are a frequent problem in the treatment with some antihypertensives, antidepressants, antipsychotics, antiepileptics, drugs for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and...

Options of pharmacotherapy in hemorrhoidal disease

Kateřina Tuhá

Prakt. lékáren. 2014; 10(3): 102-104  

The article presents a view of the pharmacological (non-invasive) treatment of hemorrhoidal disease – both local and systemic. the possibility of drug administration is mentioned because of the risk of using drugs during pregnancy and lactation.

Fungal nail diseases

Helena Korandová

Prakt. lékáren. 2014; 10(3): 105-108  

Onychomycosis represents 50% of all nail disorders. In this article are mentioned clinical forms of onychomycosis, ethiological agents and identification by microscopy and cultivation. The exact determination of patogen is important to choose the correct therapy. The overview of the local and systemic treatment as well as using of counter drugs and medical devices is presented. Finally the determining factors and prevention of the desease are mentioned.

Phytoterapeutical potential of selected Plectranthus species

Renata Kubínová, Miroslava Stružková2

Prakt. lékáren. 2014; 10(3): 112-114  

The genus Plectranthus consists of more than 300 species, distributed from Africa to Asia and Australia. Many Plectranthus species are plants of economic and medicinal interest. To date, more than fifty of the different ethnobotanical uses have been documented, especially for P. amboinicus and P. barbatus. Monoterpenoids and diterpenoids with antibacterial activity and rosmarinic acid have been reported in species of Plectranthus.

Use of titanium dioxide in extemporaneous prescription

Jan Hašek

Prakt. lékáren. 2014; 10(3): 109-111  

In extemporaneous prescription, titanium dioxide is mainly used as the base of liquid powders and a part of suspension preparations, such as pastes, creams, and ointments. It has a high covering capacity and a drying effect and alleviates irritation and weeping. It is a chemically indifferent substance – titanium dioxide can be used as an alternative to zinc oxide in formulations where compounds of zinc are incompatible with the other ingredients of the preparation. The article briefly deals with the properties and the use of titanium dioxide in pharmaceutical technology and provides examples of formulations for preparation of pharmaceuticals...

Na Farmaceutické fakultě v Hradci Králové proběhl XXII. ročník Studentské vědecké konference

prof. PharmDr. Martin Doležal, CSc.

Prakt. lékáren. 2014; 10(3): 108  

Editor and specialist writer Adolf Vomáčka (1856-1919)

Jan Babica, Václav Rusek, Ladislav Svatoš

Prakt. lékáren. 2014; 10(3): 115-117  

Pharmacist Adolf Vomáčka (1856–1919) is one of the eminent figures of the Austro-Hungarian pharmacy at the turn of the 20th century. After finishing his pharmacy studies in Vienna, he worked as an employed pharmacist for a short time. Since 1882, he was fully engaged in editing pharmaceutical journals, writing professional publications and management of his company trading in pharmaceutical devices. The paper presents Vomáčka’s biography and an overview of his professional activities with an emphasis on his publications.

Autodidaktický test 3/2014

Prakt. lékáren. 2014; 10(3): 118-119