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ACE inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme)Def: ACE inhibitors are a class of drugs that work by blocking the angioten...
07/11/2025

ACE inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme)
Def:
ACE inhibitors are a class of drugs that work by blocking the angiotensin converting enzyme which decrease the production of angiotensin II, a substance that constricts blood vessels. This leads to lower blood pressure and reduced strain on the heart.

Contraindicated:
pregnancy due to potential fetal harm.

Mechanism of Action
ACE inhibitors block the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which is responsible for converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
Angiotensin II causes blood vessels to constrict and stimulates the release of aldosterone, a hormone that causes sodium and water retention, both of which increase blood pressure.
By blocking this conversion, ACE inhibitors cause blood vessels to relax (vasodilation) and reduce the body's sodium and water retention, which lowers blood pressure.

Side Effects
Common: Dry cough, dizziness, headache, fatigue, and low blood pressure (hypotension).
Less Common: Angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, and throat), hyperkalemia (high potassium), and increased blood levels of creatinine.

Drug Class
Class: ACE Inhibitors
At the last of drug mean (suffix pril)

Examples: Captopril, enalapril, and lisinopril Ramipril Fosinopril Benazepril are common examples of this class of drugs.

💊 Drug of the Day – Pantoprazole✨ By GenuinePharmacists Pharm-D🔹 Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)🔹 Mechanism: Inhibits...
27/10/2025

💊 Drug of the Day – Pantoprazole

✨ By GenuinePharmacists Pharm-D

🔹 Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
🔹 Mechanism: Inhibits H⁺/K⁺-ATPase enzyme in gastric parietal cells → ↓ gastric acid secretion.

🔹 Indications:

Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Zollinger–Ellison Syndrome

NSAID-induced ulcers prevention

🔹 Dose:

20–40 mg once daily (preferably before meal)

🔹 Common Side Effects:

Headache 🤕

Diarrhea 💩

Abdominal pain

Vitamin B12 deficiency (long-term use)

🔹 Counseling Tips:
✅ Take 30–60 mins before food.
✅ Avoid long-term self-medication.
✅ Consult pharmacist or doctor for prolonged use.

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🌿 Side Effect Awareness: ANTIBIOTICS 💊🔹 Common Side Effects:Nausea 🤢Diarrhea 💩Stomach upset 🌀Skin rash / allergic reacti...
20/09/2025

🌿 Side Effect Awareness: ANTIBIOTICS 💊

🔹 Common Side Effects:

Nausea 🤢

Diarrhea 💩

Stomach upset 🌀

Skin rash / allergic reactions 🤧

Yeast infections in females 🌸

🔹 Serious (But Rare) Side Effects:

Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) 🚨

Liver toxicity ⚠️

Clostridium difficile infection 🦠

📌 Patient Tips:
✔️ Always complete the full course of antibiotics 🗓️
✔️ Do not self-medicate ❌
✔️ Avoid alcohol with some antibiotics 🍷🚫
✔️ Report unusual side effects immediately to your Pharmacist/Doctor 👨‍⚕️

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🧑‍⚕️ Patient Counseling Tips – Steroids 💊🔹 Explain the Purpose✔️ Clarify why the steroid is prescribed (inflammation, as...
16/09/2025

🧑‍⚕️ Patient Counseling Tips – Steroids 💊

🔹 Explain the Purpose
✔️ Clarify why the steroid is prescribed (inflammation, asthma, autoimmune, skin, etc.).

🔹 Correct Usage
✔️ Always follow the exact dose & duration — don’t stop suddenly without doctor’s advice.

🔹 Timing Matters ⏰
✔️ Take oral steroids in the morning with food to reduce stomach upset & mimic natural hormone rhythm.

🔹 Possible Side Effects ⚠️
👉 Weight gain, mood changes, insomnia, increased blood sugar, weak bones (long-term use).

🔹 Precautions 🚫
✔️ Avoid contact with people who have infections (flu, TB, chickenpox).
✔️ Regular monitoring of BP, sugar, and bone health is important.

🔹 Tapering is Key 🔄
✔️ Never stop suddenly — steroids must be gradually reduced under medical supervision.

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💊 DRUG OF THE DAY – CLOTRIMAZOLE✨ Category: Antifungal medication✨ Uses:Treats fungal skin infections (ringworm, athlete...
15/09/2025

💊 DRUG OF THE DAY – CLOTRIMAZOLE

✨ Category: Antifungal medication

✨ Uses:

Treats fungal skin infections (ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch) 👣

Effective for oral & vaginal candidiasis (yeast infections) 🌸

Used in some ear fungal infections 👂

⚡ Mechanism of Action:

Clotrimazole inhibits fungal cell membrane synthesis by blocking ergosterol production → causing fungal cell death 🦠❌

🚨 Side Effects (Topicals):

Local skin irritation, redness, itching, burning

📌 Counseling Tip:

Apply a thin layer, clean & dry the area before application 🧴

Complete the full course, even if symptoms improve early ⏳

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⚠️ Side Effect Awareness ⚠️💊 Antihistamines (Used for Allergies, Cold, Flu, etc.)📌 Common Side Effects:😴 Drowsiness / Sl...
13/09/2025

⚠️ Side Effect Awareness ⚠️

💊 Antihistamines (Used for Allergies, Cold, Flu, etc.)

📌 Common Side Effects:

😴 Drowsiness / Sleepiness

🌀 Dizziness

👀 Blurred Vision

👄 Dry Mouth

🚫 Difficulty Urinating (esp. in elderly men)

📢 Counseling Tip:

Avoid driving or operating machinery after taking sedating antihistamines (like Diphenhydramine).

Stay hydrated & use sugar-free candies for dry mouth.

Prefer non-sedating ones (Cetirizine, Loratadine, Fexofenadine) if drowsiness is a concern.

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🌿 Qur’an & Medicine 🌿📖 Qur’an (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:184):اَیَّامًا مَّعۡدُوۡدٰتٍ ؕ فَمَنۡ کَانَ مِنۡکُمۡ مَّرِیۡضًا اَوۡ ع...
12/09/2025

🌿 Qur’an & Medicine 🌿

📖 Qur’an (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:184):

اَیَّامًا مَّعۡدُوۡدٰتٍ ؕ فَمَنۡ کَانَ مِنۡکُمۡ مَّرِیۡضًا اَوۡ عَلٰی سَفَرٍ فَعِدَّۃٌ مِّنۡ اَیَّامٍ اُخَرَ ؕ وَ عَلَی الَّذِیۡنَ یُطِیۡقُوۡنَہٗ فِدۡیَۃٌ طَعَامُ مِسۡکِیۡنٍ ؕ فَمَنۡ تَطَوَّعَ خَیۡرًا فَہُوَ خَیۡرٌ لَّہٗ ؕ وَ اَنۡ تَصُوۡمُوۡا خَیۡرٌ لَّکُمۡ اِنۡ کُنۡتُمۡ تَعۡلَمُوۡنَ ﴿۱۸۴﴾
"[Fasting for] a limited number of days. So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [during them] - then an equal number of days [are to be made up]. And upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] - a ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person [each day]. And whoever volunteers excess - it is better for him. But to fast is best for you, if you only knew. "
" گنتی کے چند ہی دن ہیں لیکن تم میں سے جو شخص بیمار ہو یا سفر میں ہو تو وہ اور دنوں میں گنتی کو پورا کر لے اور اس کی طاقت رکھنے والے فدیہ میں ایک مسکین کو کھانا دیں پھر جو شخص نیکی میں سبقت کرے وہ اسی کے لئے بہتر ہے لیکن تمہارے حق میں بہتر کام روزے "رکھنا ہی ہے اگر تم باعلم ہو

So ,
Islam emphasized flexibility in health — exemption from fasting during illness is one of the earliest principles of patient-centered care.

Today, medicine also prioritizes individualized treatment to avoid harm and promote recovery.
🌙 Medical Insight:

Fasting in Ramadan and intermittent fasting today are proven to:
✅ Improve metabolic health (better blood sugar control).
✅ Reduce inflammation.
✅ Support heart health.
✅ Aid in cell repair (autophagy).

🩺 Message: The Qur’an prescribed fasting not only as worship but also as a way to improve health — modern science now confirms its benefits.

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🦠 Disease & Medicine Awareness 🩺🔹 Disease: PneumoniaA lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.S...
11/09/2025

🦠 Disease & Medicine Awareness 🩺

🔹 Disease: Pneumonia

A lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

Symptoms: 🤒 Fever, 😮‍💨 Cough, 🫁 Chest pain, 😴 Fatigue.

🔹 Medicine & Management:

Antibiotics (if bacterial) 💊

Antivirals (if viral) 🦠

Supportive care: Rest 🛌, Fluids 💧, Oxygen therapy if needed 🫁

🔹 Prevention:

Vaccination 💉

Hand hygiene ✋🧼

Avoid smoking 🚭

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💡 Did You Know ? ( Pharma Fact )A single dose of Aspirin 💊 (75–100 mg daily) is enough to i...
10/09/2025

💡 Did You Know ? ( Pharma Fact )

A single dose of Aspirin 💊
(75–100 mg daily) is enough to irreversibly inhibit platelet aggregation for the entire lifespan of the platelet (7–10 days)! 🩸

✨ That’s why Aspirin is widely used in prevention of heart attacks & strokes.

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Situations Nowaday's 🥰🫴🏻💊😂 Bacteria Evolution Be Like:🦠 1928: “Oh no, Penicillin 😥”🦠 Now: “Meropenem again? Pathetic 😎💪”...
09/09/2025

Situations Nowaday's 🥰🫴🏻💊

😂 Bacteria Evolution Be Like:

🦠 1928: “Oh no, Penicillin 😥”
🦠 Now: “Meropenem again? Pathetic 😎💪”

⚠️ Message:

Overuse of antibiotics 👉 leads to resistance.

So next time, don’t pop antibiotics without a doctor’s advice! 🧑‍⚕️💊

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🧴 Patient Counseling Tips – Topical Medications 💊 1. Clean the Area FirstAlways wash hands before and afte...
09/09/2025

🧴 Patient Counseling Tips
– Topical Medications 💊

1. Clean the Area First
Always wash hands before and after applying topical medication.
Gently clean and dry the affected area before use.

2. Apply a Thin Layer
Use only the prescribed amount.
A thin, even layer is usually enough.

3. Avoid Overuse
More medication doesn’t mean better results; it may cause irritation or side effects.

4. Follow Directions
Apply exactly as prescribed (e.g., once daily, twice daily).
Do not stop abruptly without advice.

5. Avoid Contact with Sensitive Areas
Keep away from eyes, mouth, inside the nose, and broken skin unless specifically instructed.

6. Do Not Cover Unless Directed
Do not bandage or wrap the treated area unless advised by a pharmacist or doctor.

7. Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
Keep away from children.

8. Report Side Effects
Redness, itching, burning, or swelling should be reported to the pharmacist/doctor.

9. Consistency is Key
Apply regularly for best results.
Missing doses reduces effectiveness.

10. Avoid Sharing
Never share topical medication with others, even if symptoms look similar.

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🌟 Drug of the Day – Metoprolol 💊 🌟🔹 Class: Beta-blocker (Cardioselective)🔹 Uses:Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)Angina...
08/09/2025

🌟 Drug of the Day – Metoprolol 💊 🌟

🔹 Class:

Beta-blocker (Cardioselective)

🔹 Uses:

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Angina (Chest Pain)

Heart Failure (in selected patients)

Prevention of Migraine

🔹 Mechanism of Action:

Blocks β1-receptors in the heart → decreases heart rate, cardiac output, and blood pressure.

🔹 Common Side Effects:

Fatigue

Dizziness

Bradycardia (slow heart rate)

Cold extremities

⚠️ Counseling Tip for Patients:

Do not stop suddenly! It may worsen chest pain or cause heart problems.

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