Wednesday 30 September 2015

BCQ ON HYDROCORTISONE PREPARATIONS



ANSWER:  b) Fucicort

DESCRIPTION

Fucicort is actually a combination of betamethasone and fusidic acid. Betamethasone is more potent than hydrocortisone. Betamethasone is also a corticosteroid. It is available in the form of cream for superficial skin infections such as dermatitis, eczema.

Hydrocortisone is actually a cortisol which is used medicinally. Cortisol belongs to the class of glucocorticoid is a steroidal hormone.

Fucidin H is a combination of Hydrocortisone and fusidic acid, used topically in the form of cream for inflammatory skin infections.

Daktacort is a combination of Miconazole and Hydrocortisone, Miconazole is antifungal agent used in the yeast and fungal infections of the skin, and hydrocortisone is used as an anti-inflammatory agent. It is also available in the form of a cream.

Canesten HC is a combination of Clotrimazole and Hydrocortisone. It is used topically to the sweaty and itchy areas producing inflammation.


Otosporin is a combination of three active ingredients such as Neomycin, Polymyxin B and Hydrocortisone used in the infections of ear.

Monday 28 September 2015

Pharma Quiz- Potential Error 4

4-The graduated cylinder weighs 42.745 grams, when added distilled water, it weighs 47.675 grams. According to the definition the weight of 5 ml of distilled water must be 5 grams. Calculate the weight of distilled water and the related potential error in percentage.

Answer: 1.4%

Solution to the Answer:
Theoretical Weight of Distilled Water = 5 grams or 5000 mg
Weight of Graduated Cylinder + Distilled Water= 47.675 grams
Weight of Graduated Cylinder= 42.745 grams
Actual Weight of distilled water= (weight of graduated cylinder + distilled water)- weight of graduated cylinder
Actual Weight of Distilled Water = 4.93 grams
Sensitivity Requirement = Theoretical Weight of Distilled Water-Actual Weight of Distilled Water
                                              = 5 - 4.93

                                              = 0.07 grams or 70 mg


Sunday 27 September 2015

Pharma Quiz Potential Error 3

3-Pharmacist tries to weigh 475 mg and when checks to the balance find the actual weight of 445 mg. what is the potential error?
Answer is 6.32%

SOLUTION TO THE ANSWER:
Actual Weight=445 mg
Sensitivity Requirement = Weighed Quantity-Actual Quantity
                                                                       =475-445
                                                                       =30 mg


Saturday 26 September 2015


2-Calculate the maximum potential error in percentage if the sensitivity imbalance is observed at 0.004 gram, when compounding the prescription of 0.05 gram.

Answer: 8%

Solution to the Answer:
Sensitivity requirement of 0.004 gram = 4%
Compounding prescription of 0.05 gram = 50 mg






Friday 25 September 2015


1-The balance having the sensitivity requirement of 6 mg, pharmacist makes an attempt to calculate 120 mg of the drug substance that is codeine sulfate, calculate the percentage of error?

Answer is 5%


Codeine is narcotic analgesic and is also the cough suppressant. It is available in the form of salts as either codeine sulfate or phosphate. It is naturally obtained from opium, and is also semi-synthetically synthesized for the pharmaceutical use.
The maximum dose of codeine sulfate that the adult can take safely is 120 mg per day.

Friday 4 September 2015

Revitalize Hair From Thin, Frizz Free To Shiny And Thick


 

Hair which is an appealing characteristic in mammals, especially adds beauty to the humans, grows from the follicles and emerges from the dermis. Hair grows throughout the life. Hair is made of proteins, and the proteins are made of building block units called amino acids. The growth of hair is majorly dependent on the consumption of proteins in diet; besides this, the consumption of balanced diet also plays an important role.

In a daily life with the daily routine to maintain the chart of balanced diet is difficult, and is mostly overlooked. Either there is overconsumption or under consumption of the nutrients. But sometimes it is so felt, you realize that you are consuming a proper balanced diet but why then your hair falling leading to thin hair. This is something worrying for you. Simple practices can help you to rectify the problem.

Simply if you are a student working hard in routine, there is a chance of stress which is causing hair falling, this condition can be rectified by considering your consultant in providing you an anti-stress tablet which can be taken once daily, if you consume it for a month is sufficient, but better is to get the prescription for it by your consultant rather than starting on your own.

Some hormonal changes also leading to hair falling and can lead to male pattern baldness in males. Females face heavy hair fall leading to hair thinning. But this is not worrying; this is altered with time and can be for a short period. The consumption of Vitamin A has very important role in providing vitality to hair, so add the vitamin A in diet. Carrots, sweet potatoes, dark leafy vegetables, lettuce, capsicum are the best source of Vitamin so consume them well in the season.  The other sources are the dairy products, liver and fish.

According to the experience what I observed that worked excellent to my vicinity, is to start taking a dietary supplement one in a week. The best supplement that I must recommend is Hair Vit is really very effective. It contains complex B vitamins, amino acids as well as Vitamin A which is essential for healthy hair. I consumed a 30 capsule container, but not as mentioned. The direction says to consume one daily. If you are eating healthy, you do not need to take it daily; one in a week can work to you. When all the 30 capsules are finished I am proudly to say it worked! Be cautious when you start taking Hair Vit especially on daily basis; do not take any other Vitamin A supplement with Hair Vit because it increases the risk of osteoporosis. Again to remind, consult your doctor for prescription.

And if you lost the natural shine of your hair due to straightening and they seems frizzy, do not go for further hair treatments, except with the natural treatments with oil and egg. Apply oil from scalp to entire length and massage for 5 minutes, repeat every alternative day and make it a schedule forever. Prefer to dry your hair after bath and when they are completely dried make a bun of it most of the time, you may find in few months that your hair is regaining the natural shine and texture.

I hope my little effort is useful for the readers interested.