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The utilization of nonprescription medications in Saudi patients with cardiovascular diseases
Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2018 Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the most common cause of disease-related death in Saudi Arabia. The incidence of CVDs continues to increase, presenting a major health care problem.
Eman M. Shorog, Khalid A. Alburikan
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Bilateral nephrolithiasis following ingestion of guaifenesin and dextromethorphan
Urology Case Reports, 2023 Both guaifenesin and dextromethorphan are routinely available nonprescription medications that are also common drugs of abuse amongst young adults. We describe a presentation of guaifenesin and dextromethorphan misuse resulting in acute renal failure due
Elizabeth Kim +3 more
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Consumption of Non-Prescribed Drugs in Portugal During the Pandemic in 2021
International Journal of Public Health, 2023 Objectives: Portugal liberalised the over-the-counter drugs market in 2005 and provides universal healthcare coverage in a mainly Beveridge-type health system.
Aida Isabel Tavares +9 more
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Evaluation of Point-of-Care Resources for Dietary Supplement Information
Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, 2018 Objective. To evaluate 6 tertiary, point-of-care drug information resources’ dietary supplement content. Methods. This was a cross-sectional evaluation of Lexicomp Natural Products Database, Micromedex Alternative Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology, Natural
Ashley E. Montgomery PharmD +3 more
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Role of community pharmacy and pharmacists in self-care in Brazil
Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy, 2023 Global healthcare systems, including the National Health System in Brazil – one of the largest public models in the world –, continue to evolve, as well as populations' health needs, currently shaped on individuals feeling a greater desire to manage ...
Inajara Rotta +2 more
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Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2022 Although restricting over-the-counter (OTC) antimicrobial drug sales is recommended globally, no data track its effect on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria.
Maria L. Moura +10 more
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Health Psychology Open, 2016 The Drug Facts Label is designed to guide consumers in comparing nonprescription drugs. Undergraduates studied and recalled drug facts for three analgesic or non-analgesic labels using Drug Facts Label headings as retrieval cues.
Michael P Ryan +2 more
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There’s the Rub: a narrative review of the benefits and complications associated with Vicks VapoRub use [PDF]
PeerJBackground Vicks VapoRub (VVR) is a globally popular over-the-counter remedy marketed for use as a topical antitussive and analgesic. This review seeks to provide health professionals and care providers with a thorough summary of the benefits and ...
Austin Valido +3 more
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Self-medication practices of the rural community people: A cross-sectional study
Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 2023 Background: Self-medication is the practice of taking medicines without a physician's advice, and it has become more common in developing nations. The root cause could be anything from a shortage of physicians to financial factors.
B Thenmozhi, S Hepsibah Sharmil
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Review of the efficacy and safety of over-the-counter medicine
Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015 Over-the-counter medicines are available without prescription because of their safety and effectiveness, to treat minor ailments and symptoms. The objective of the study was to analyze the availability and quality of systematic reviews published about ...
Gerusa Clazer Halila +3 more
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