Africké zamyšlení

Mgr. Jana Hladíková

Prakt. lékáren. 2015; 11(1)  

Principles of pharmacological pregnancy termination and uterine evacuation

Pavel Trávník

Prakt. lékáren. 2015; 11(1): 6-7  

Pharmacological pregnancy termination and uterus evacuation is more careful than the surgical methods. Mechanism ot the mifepristone and misoprostol action is described, as well as the riscs of the surgical and pharmacologic methods, the proces of the drugs application and current state of application in the Czech Republic.

Oropharyngeal candidiasis

Jan Hašek

Prakt. lékáren. 2015; 11(1): 8-12  

Oropharyngeal candidiasis is a typical opportunistic infection of the oral mucous membrane and the pharynx, most commonly caused by the yeast Candida albicans. Being manifested only rarely in healthy adults, the condition is much more common in infants and young children, the elderly, and, in particular, immunocompromised patients. The article presents the basic types of the disease and provides an overview of the medications used. Based on international guidelines, attention is paid to the management strategies in children and adults with no serious disorder of the immune system.

Acute respiratory infection - diagnosis and treatment from the view of otolaryngologists

Petra Bruthansová

Prakt. lékáren. 2015; 11(1): 13-15  

Review of the most common upper airway and upper digestory tract infections, their epidemiology and clinical course is presented. The paper is focused on clinical course and the diagnostical and therapeutical approach is proposed.

Inhalation devices for therapy patients with chronic obstruction of airways in the Czech market

Eva Kašáková, Viktor Kašák

Prakt. lékáren. 2015; 11(1): 16-18  

The inhaled route is the first line administration method in the management of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and overlap asthma and COPD syndrome (ACOS). Inhaled administration drugs directly into the airways, produced higher local concentrations with significantly less risk of systemic side effects and rapid onset reliever medication, then oral route. Inhaled medications are available in different devices with differ characteristics and with differ inhaler technique. Therefore continuing education of patient is very important, training and skill in correct inhalation technique and inhalation technique must be repeatedly...

Pharmaceutical care possibilities in patients with neuropathic pain

Jana Vinšová, Mira Hojdarová

Prakt. lékáren. 2015; 11(1): 19-22  

Despite a number of consensual guidelines the management of neuropathic pain remains a difficult and not always successful mission. The aim of the article is to provide an overview of neuropathic pain pharmacotherapy with the emphasis on evidence based medicine and also to specify possibilities of pharmaceutical care of these patients.

Shiitake - content substances and medicinal effects

Zdeňka Navrátilová

Prakt. lékáren. 2015; 11(1): 23-24  

Lentinula edodes is a basidiomycetous wood-decaying fungus, known as shiitake. Besides being edible, Lentinula has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine for treating many illnesses. Recent studies confirm its healing effects. The most promising is its antitumor, immunomodulatory and antimicrobial activity.

Střípky z XVI. Sympozia klinické farmacie René Macha

Veronika Krnáčová, Ondřej Machotka

Prakt. lékáren. 2015; 11(1): 37-39  

Historický kalendář na rok 2015

RNDr. Pavel Drábek

Prakt. lékáren. 2015; 11(1): 40-41  

Patient with liver and gallbladder disorder in pharmacy

Tereza Hendrychová, Josef Malý

Prakt. lékáren. 2015; 11(1): 25-28  

The present paper is focused on the selected aspects related to the involvement of pharmacist in care of patients with liver and gallbladder disorders. The largest space is dedicated to non-pharmacological approaches and rational use of hepatoprotective drugs.

What Vitamins and When to Recommend Them to Children

Margit Slimáková

Prakt. lékáren. 2015; 11(1): 29-33  

Sufficient levels of micronutrients, including vitamins, are essential for the proper functioning of the body. Recommended daily doses serve as a guide to determine a sufficient amount of micronutrients and to possibly prescribe supplementation. Do children only need good food or do they need to regularly take vitamin supplements? According to advertisements, there is no other way but to take vitamin supplements. However, professional recommendations are more sober and prefer a healthy diet as a source of vitamins.

Diabetic foot syndrome is among common chronic complications of diabetes mellitus, potentially leading

Martin Doseděl, Blanka Plesniková, Lucie Vítová

Prakt. lékáren. 2015; 11(1): 34-36  

to lower limb amputation The case report presents an example of intervention by a clinical pharmacist in a female patient after lower limb amputation for gangrene. The patient was intervened for the treatment of pain and depression. Medications of choice (venlafaxine) were recommended instead of those that are not among the medications of choice. Following the intervention, there was an improvement in the patient's condition, with the pain going away and her mental status getting better. The intervention also resulted in saving a certain amount of medication costs.

Autodidaktický test 1/2015

Prakt. lékáren. 2015; 11(1): 42-43