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19 sept 2017
15 may 2015
OVER THE COUNTER MEDICINES- TERCERA EVALUACIÓN
The video introduces and outlines the sections of the Drug Facts label: the Active ingredients, Purpose, Uses, Warnings, Directions, Other information, and Inactive ingredients.
Also, the video explains why it's important to follow the label's information
What questions should I ask my pharmacist about my prescription -TERCERA EVALUACIÓN
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Understanding your medication and how it may affect you is crucial to your safety
What you should know:
• Ask the name of drug and possible generic alternatives
•Find out directions, effectiveness, and common side effects
•Always be well informed about your medications and know where to go for more information
Transcript
Hi, I'm Erika Shepard and I'm a CVS pharmacist. Understanding your medication and how it may affect you is crucial to your safety. Here are some questions you should ask your pharmacist before you take any type of new medication.
First, ask what the name of the drug is, how it's spelled, what the abbreviations mean, and where you can find more information. Also ask if there are any generic alternatives. You should know what the medication is supposed to do, how long it will take to achieve that result, and its effectiveness.
Make sure you know how to take the medication and how many times a day you need to take it, and if a certain time of day is preferred over another.
Ask if you have any other options: what happens if you don't take it, miss a dose, or take too much. Ask if you should avoid alcohol, herbs, foods, other medications, or activities.
Always be aware of the common side effects, and if there's a way to reduce the chance of them developing. Also be sure to know what side effects you should contact a pharmacist or doctor about if they occur.
Other questions you should ask are: can I take this medication if I get pregnant or breastfeed? What are the risks associated with the medication? What are the symptoms of an allergic reaction? Are there any symptoms that require emergency medical help? What symptoms suggest the dosage should be changed or the medication should be stopped?
You should also know how to store the medication, when it's time to go off( se pasa de fecha) the medication, and if the dosage needs to be 'tapered.'(si la dosis necesita ser ajustada) and what would happen if you stop taking it as prescribed.
It's important to be well informed about any of your medications. At CVS/pharmacy, your safety is our number-one priority.
Just the Job Video - Pharmacy Technician- TERCERA EVALUACIÓN
Watch this video about being a pharmacy technician. Then learn more about this job and hundreds more on the Careers New Zealand websitehttp://www.careers.govt.nz. Brought to you by Just the Job.
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10 mar 2015
24 feb 2015
Are generics the same as brand-name medications?
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Generic drug has the same active ingredients as brand-name but its known by its chemical name
What you should know:
•Generic drugs have same ingredients as brand names
•Generic drugs are as effective as brand names
•They are approved by FDA and cost less
•What are Generic Drugs?
As consumers, we tend to trust the familiar names. But when it comes to medications, brand names aren't necessarily the best choice. Hundreds of medications now have generic alternatives, drugs that contain the same active ingredients -- often at a fraction of the cost...
•Generic Drugs
No matter how it's marketed, how it's packaged, or what it's called, every drug is just a combination of ingredients. And, in many cases, you can buy the exact same medication without paying brand name prices. The use of generic drugs saves consumers an estimated $10 billion a year in drug costs...
•Generic Drug Savings
Generic drugs contain the same active ingredients at the same strength and purity as their brand-name counterparts, but they come at a fraction of the cost. According to the Congressional Budget Office, generic drugs save consumers an estimated $8 billion to $10 billion a year..
Transcript
Hi, I'm Melvin Smith and I'm a CVS pharmacist. You may have noticed generic medicines in your prescription bottles. A generic drug is a drug that has the same active ingredients as a brand-name drug, but it's known only by its chemical name. Generics are less expensive and can typically be substituted for brand-name drugs.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, generic drugs are just as safe and effective as their brand-name counterparts. In fact, they have to be, by law. Even though they may not appear in TV commercials, and their names may be difficult to pronounce, according to FDA regulations any generic drug has to have the same active ingredients in the same amounts as the brand-name version. They must be bioequivalent to brand-name drugs, meaning that they can be expected to act in the body just as the brand-name drug would, and the rate and extent of absorption into the blood must be within 20 percent of those for the brand-name drug.
Generics sometimes look different because they can't copy the look of a brand-name pill. Also, generics may have different inactive or "filler" ingredients. If more than one company is producing a generic version of a drug, each will be slightly different. These differences are clinically insignificant.
If you have any questions ask your CVS pharmacist. We're here to help.
17 feb 2015
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS IN PHARMACY
This video highlights some common
abbreviations found on prescriptions and medication orders. Simply pause
the video to review each set of abbreviations
Pincha AQUÍ para hacer ejercicios relacionados con las abreviaturas en inglés... muy interesante
Pincha AQUÍ para hacer ejercicios relacionados con las abreviaturas en inglés... muy interesante
ADMINISTERING MEDICATION
Routes of administration
There are various routes of administration available, each of which has associated advantages and disadvantages. All the routes of drug administration need to be understood in terms of their implications for the effectiveness of the drug therapy and the patient’s experience of drug treatment.
28 dic 2014
ROLE -PLAY IN PHARMACY. SOME HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY...
Sample Conversation with a Pharmacist (OTC Medicine)
Pharmacist: Hello. Can I help you?
Student: Yes. I have {________________). I need
an over-the-counter/ some medicine.
[Describe your problem and ask for some medicine.]
Do you have one?
Pharmacist: Yes. We
have one right here.
Student: What is the medicine’s name? [Ask about the medicine.]
Pharmacist: It is
[_______________].
Student: Thank you. How much can I take? [Ask about the dosage.]
Pharmacist: It says
on the label that you can take 1 tablet.
Student: Okay.
How often should I take it?
Pharmacist: Every 4
hours.
Student: Do I need to take it with food? [Ask
about when to take the medicine.]
Pharmacist: You need to
take it with food. That’s on the label, do you see it?
Student: Yes. I can see that now.
Is it safe to take with alcohol? [Ask a lot of
questions.]
Pharmacist: It’s better to
avoid alcoholic drinks when you take this medicine.
Student: Is this a generic medicine? Is there a cheaper one? [Ask about generic medicine.]
Pharmacist: No, sorry,
this is not the generic one. The generic one is on Aisle 9. Can you find
it?
Student: I think so. I have another question.
Can my child take this
medicine? [Ask about dosage for children.]
Pharmacist: No, your child
should take special children’s medicine. This is for adults only.
Student: Are there side effects? [Ask about side effects.]
Pharmacist: Not really.
It’s very safe. But if you don’t get better, go to your doctor.
Student: Thank you for your help.
Pharmacist: You are welcome.
Sample Conversation with a Pharmacist (Prescription
Medicine)
Pharmacist: Hello. Can I help you? How are you feeling?
Student: Yes, please help me. I have a prescription.
Can you fill it for me?
Pharmacist: Yes. We
can do that. Can you wait 5 minutes?
Student: Okay.
Pharmacist: Here
is your prescription. Have you had this medicine before?
Student: No. I haven’t.
What is the name of the
medicine?
Pharmacist: It is
[_______________].
Student: Thank you. How much can I take?
Pharmacist: It says
on the directions that you should take 2 capsules.
Student: Okay. Two capsules.
How often should I take
it?
Pharmacist: Every 4
hours.
Student: Is it safe to take with alcohol?
Pharmacist: No, you can
not.
Student: Do I need to take it with food?
Pharmacist: It is fine to
take it with or without food.
Student: Okay.
Is this the cheapest
one? Is this a generic medicine?
Pharmacist: This is a
generic. It is less expensive. Do you want a different one?
Student: No, I want the generic one.
Can my baby take this
medicine?
Pharmacist: No, your baby
can not take your prescription. It’s only for you.
Student: Are there side effects?
Pharmacist: Yes, you may
get drowsy. Be careful when you drive.
Student: I understand. Thank you.
Pharmacist: You are welcome.
10 dic 2014
Planet hope - India: the generic drug war
Planet hope - India is the world's largest manufacturer of generic medicines. But a Supreme Court decision could upend the industry, the result of a long legal battle between a giant pharmaceutical company and advocates of generic drugs. What would the consequences be for millions of sick people around the world?
Hannah Moffat brings you inspiring stories on how communities around the world are fighting poverty, illness and empowering children to live in a better world.
FDA Drug Info Rounds: Patents and Exclusivity (Food and Drug Administration, US) = el AEMPS norteamericano
Patents and exclusivity work in a similar fashion but are distinctly different from one another. Patents are granted by the patent and trademark office anywhere along the development lifeline of a drug and can encompass a wide range of claims.
Exclusivity is exclusive marketing rights granted by the FDA upon approval of a drug and can run concurrently with a patent or not. Exclusivity is a statutory provision and is granted to an NDA applicant if statutory requirements are met. Exclusivity was designed to promote a balance between new drug innovation and generic drug competition.
23 nov 2014
English listening. Pharmacy: Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Medication
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I was feeling under the weatheryesterday, so I went to the doctor, and she prescribed somemedication for my illness. I took the prescription she wrote out, and I went to a local pharmacy near my house. I gave the prescription to the pharmacist, and he said it would take a few minutes to fill it. In the meantime, I walked around the pharmacy to find some over-the-counter medication for my flu symptoms. After a while, the pharmacist called my name, explained how to take the medication, and reviewed with me some of the potential side effects. As it turns out, I have to take two capsules, twice a day, for one week for one of the medications, and I have to take one pill after eating, once a day, for the other medication. The pharmacist said that the medication could make me drowsy, so I shouldn't drive after taking it. He said that my problem should clear up within two weeks. However, when I told my grandmother about my visit to the doctor, she claimed that if I took her home remedy for the problem---eating her secret onion and garlic chicken soup---I wouldn't need to take all the other medicine.
28 oct 2014
What are the symptoms of pneumonia?
It can be difficult to tell the difference between viral and bacterial pneumonia
What you should know:
•The most common symptoms include greenish or yellow mucus, fever, chills, stabbing chest pain, and shortness of breath
•Drink plenty of fluids
•Treatment depends on cause
Transcript
Hi, I'm Greg Collins and I'm a CVS pharmacist. There are many symptoms associated with pneumonia. The most common include a cough with greenish or yellow mucus; bloody sputum on occasion, fever with shaking chills, sharp or stabbing chest pain that gets worse with deep breathing or coughing, rapid, shallow breathing, and shortness of breath. Other symptoms include headache; excessive sweating and clammy skin; loss of appetite; excessive fatigue; and confusion, especially in the elderly.
Treatment of pneumonia depends on whether the cause is related to bacteria or a virus. If the cause is bacterial, the goal is to cure the infection with antibiotics.
If the cause is viral, antibiotics will NOT be effective, but sometimes antiviral medication may be prescribed. It can sometimes be difficult to tell the difference between viral and bacterial pneumonia, so antibiotics are often prescribed.
Many people can be treated with antibiotics at home. When at home, be sure to follow these steps: drink plenty of fluids to help loosen your chest congestion and bring up phlegm; get lots of rest; control your fever with aspirin or acetaminophen but DO NOT give aspirin to children.
If you have an underlying chronic disease, severe symptoms, or low oxygen levels, you will likely require hospitalization for intravenous antibiotics and oxygen therapy. Infants and the elderly are more commonly admitted for treatment of pneumonia. When in the hospital, respiratory treatments may be necessary.
Occasionally, steroid medications may be used to decrease wheezing if there is an underlying lung disease such as asthma.
I hope this helps you understand pneumonia and how it's treated. If you have any questions at all, talk to a CVS pharmacist or MinuteClinic nurse practitioner. We're here to help.
greenish = VERDOSO
shaking chills= ESCALOFRÍOS
sharp or stabbing chest pain= DOLOR AGUDO O PUNZANTE EN EL PECHO
shallow breathing = RESPIRACIÓN SUPERFICIAL
excessive sweating and clammy skin= SUDORACIÓN EXCESIVA Y PIEL HÚMEDA Y PEGAJOSA
elderly= PERSONAS MAYORES (TERCERA EDAD)
bring up phlegm = EXPULSAR FLEMA (BRING UP TAMBIÉN PUEDE SER VOMITAR)
get lots of rest= DESCANSAR MUCHO
acetaminophen= PARACETAMOL
underlying chronic disease= ENFERMEDAD CRÓNICA SUBYACENTE
commonly admitted for treatment of pneumonia = COMUNMENTE SE ADMITE EL INGRESO PARA EL TRATAMIENTO DE NEUMONÍA EN NIÑOS Y GENTE MAYOR
underlying lung disease = ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR
2 oct 2014
Cough and cold medicine for infants
To (cough): toser
Fever-reducer: antipiréticos
Ibuprofen: ibuprofeno
Cold suppressant: para el resfriado
Nasal decongestant: para la congestión nasal
Active ingredients: principios activos (a chemical or drug to improve a certain symptoms)
Side effects: efectos secundarios
Poisoning: intoxicar
Common cold: resfriado común.
Drugstore: farmacia (pharmacy)
