Slovo úvodem

Mgr. Ladislava Valášková, Ph.D.

Prakt. lékáren. 2018; 14(1): 3  

Trends in pharmacotherapy for elderly patients

Katarína Bielaková, Hana Matějovská Kubešová

Prakt. lékáren. 2018; 14(1): 8-10 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2018.002  

The elderly are the largest consumers of prescribed medications. Prescribing for the elderly is complicated by a variety of factors.The presence of multiple chronic conditions and multiple medications leads to potentially complex drug-drug and drug-diseaseinteractions. Several tools and algorithms are available to aid clinicians in prescribing of adequate treatment. Good clinical assessment,an understanding of the patient´s overall condition and individual treatment goals remain pivotal to provide high qualitycare and to decrease adverse drug reactions occurence.

Agomelatine for treating depression in somatic diseases

Sylva Racková

Prakt. lékáren. 2018; 14(1): 12-15 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2018.056  

A large proportion of patients treated for depression also suffer from somatic diseases. It is often difficult to choose an appropriateantidepressant drug while preventing deterioration of the patient’s physical condition and avoiding drug interactions. Agomelatineis a highly effective antidepressant with very low rates of adverse effects and drug interactions. It appears to be a suitableoption in patients with cardiovascular, neurological, and metabolic disorders.

Treatment of fever in children

Petra Matalová, Martin Poruba

Prakt. lékáren. 2018; 14(1): 16-18 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2018.003  

Fever is a common symptom, which accompanies a number of illnesses. Its causes may be various, most common are viral orbacterial infections. The following article should briefly summarize ideal management approach to children with fever.

Lapacho – active compounds and therapeutic effects

Zdeňka Navrátilová

Prakt. lékáren. 2018; 14(1): 19-21 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2018.004  

Lapacho (Tabebuia impetiginosa) is a tropical evergreen tree originating from South America. Its bark is used in traditional medicineespecially for cancer, infections a immunity disorders, such as allergy, revmatism, and psoriasis. The main active compoundsof lapacho are quinones lapachol and β-lapachon and recent studies confirm its therapeutic effects. The most promising is theiranti-tumor and immunomodulatory activity. However, clinical trials are still lacking.

Historický kalendář na rok 2018

RNDr. Pavel Drábek

Prakt. lékáren. 2018; 14(1): 40-41  

Allergic disease – options of self-medication

Hana Kotolová

Prakt. lékáren. 2018; 14(1): 22-28 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2018.005  

The growing incidence of allergy symptoms and allergic diagnosis increases the demand for safe self-medication. Among over-thecounterdrugs we include symptomatically acting active ingredients from a group of antihistamines for systemic and topical therapyand corticosteroid for topical application. Self-medication is focused mainly on the management of less severe acute allergic symptoms.

Preparations intended for the care of the skin suffering from atopic dermatitis

Jana Martinásková

Prakt. lékáren. 2018; 14(1): 29-34  

The article discusses the current knowledge regarding the predisposition to develop atopic dermatitis. Summarizes generallyknown recommendations for skin care suffering from AD. The surveillance tables provide examples and composition of OTCdermocosmetics and medicines that are available in pharmacies. The examples given dermocosmetics brands were selectedbased on their market position, long-term experience of the companies in the development of the products, collaboration withdermatologists and based on the positive response to the patient’s side.

Smoking cessation – how can a pharmacist help?

Dana Syrová

Prakt. lékáren. 2018; 14(1): 36-39 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2018.057  

Smoking and a tobacco addiction is a chronic disease being among the risk factors for the emergence of a range of diseases.Smokers are a threatened group even for postoperative complications and for the process of the operation itself. Passive smokingis also underestimated. There are more than 2 million people addicted to tobacco in the Czech Republic, 18 000 people out ofwhich annually die. Half of smokers die 15 years earlier than if they would not smoke. At the beginning of smoking social addictiondominates which is then being developed to psychological and later on to physical addiction. To quit smoking has significance atany age. Getting rid of...

Autodidaktický test 1/18

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