Community Pharmacy in India: A Comprehensive Guide
History of Community Pharmacy in India
The genesis of community pharmacy practice in India can be traced back to British India when the profession was primarily business-oriented. Professionals were called drug sellers or drug dispensers. Scotch M. Bathgate opened the first chemist shop in Kolkata in 1811, marking the starting point of pharmacy practice in India. Pharmacy education under British rule began at Madras Medical School in December 1860, offering a 2-year course.
In Goa, under Portuguese
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Chapter 6
Rumors about Gatsby continue to swirl in New York. Nick decides to reveal Gatsby’s true past, starting with his birth as James Gatz on a North Dakota farm. Gatsby attended college but dropped out due to financial struggles. He worked on Lake Superior and met Dan Cody, a wealthy copper mogul, who hired him as a personal assistant. Gatsby traveled with Cody, developing a love for wealth and luxury. When Cody died, Gatsby was cheated out of his inheritance, fueling his ambition to become rich
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Understanding Taste and Food Choices
Supertasters and Food Preferences
A client’s aversion to green vegetables due to their bitter taste may be attributed to genetic taste markers that make them a “supertaster.” Food preferences, such as a teenager selecting roast turkey and fruit salad, are influenced by individual tastes and available options.
Parental Influence and Food Choices
When discussing a mother’s concern about her children’s eating habits while watching television, it’s crucial to emphasize
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Daily Habits and Their Benefits
| Daily Habit | Reason Why |
|---|---|
| Floss Teeth or Oil Pulling | Prevent Gum Disease – Risk for heart disease among people with gum disease is double that of people who don’t have it & you are 3x more likely to have a stroke. |
| Exercise or Brisk Walking (30 mins) |
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Depressants, Benzodiazepines, and Psychiatric Drugs: A Comprehensive Guide
Depressants
• Barbiturates
– Within the family of depressants (derived from barbituric acid)
– Used as sedative-hypnotic and antiepileptic medication
• Short-acting barbiturates (< 4 hours) – secobarbital, pentobarbital (Seconal, Nembutal)
• Intermediate (4 – 6 hours) – amobarbital (Amytal)
• Long (> 6 hours) – Mephobarbital (Mebaral), phenobarbital
• But à injection faster acting than oral administration
– Higher dose lasts longer than lower dose
• Ultra-short acting – mostly
Read MoreMethods of Nutritional State Examination
Methods of Examination of Nutritional State
Background
Goals of Nutritional Assessment:
- To identify individuals or population groups at risk of becoming malnourished
- To identify individuals or population groups who are malnourished
- To develop health care programs that meet the community needs which are defined by the assessment
- To measure the effectiveness of the nutritional programs & intervention once initiated
Methods:
- Two types: direct and indirect
- Direct methods deal with the individual and measure