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PharmDr. Pavel Grodza

Prakt. lékáren. 2018; 14(4): 151  

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Hana Kotolová, Tomáš Hammer

Prakt. lékáren. 2018; 14(4): 156-160 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2018.030  

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious progressive non-infectious inflammatory disease of the lower airwayswith increasing prevalence. This disease is characterized by bronchial obstruction, dyspnea and leads to a decrease in qualityof life. In recent years there have been changes in COPD diagnosis, but prevention and bronchodilatory drugs remain the basisfor therapy. The aim of this article is to summarize the pharmacological possibilities of COPD treatment with regard to the latesttrends and recommendations in this field.

Medicinal products and dietary supplements affecting unfavorable symptoms of climacterium

Jan Vosátka, Barbora Vaňková, Simona Dvořáčková, Josef Malý

Prakt. lékáren. 2018; 14(4): 162-169 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2018.031  

The climacteric period is accompanied by numerous symptoms that negatively affect women's quality of life and often lead tovisit to a health care professional. In a physician's office or in a pharmacy, it is important to choose an appropriate therapeuticstrategy based on an individual assessment of the pharmacotherapy risk and benefit. Nowadays, there is a wide spectrum ofdrugs that can be used for the climacteric symptoms. The aim of the article was to show the therapeutic options that influencethe climacteric symptoms including prescribed drugs and over-the-counter drugs. Furthermore, the article contains a review offood supplements and their possible...

Symptomatic treatment of influenza

Jiří Slíva

Prakt. lékáren. 2018; 14(4): 170-174  

Influenza is an acute viral disease that is especially risky for the elderly and polymorbid patients, however, it affects all ages. Whilstvery effective vaccination and specific antiviral drugs are available, symptomatic treatment remains the cornerstone. Its specificaspects are the subject of this review article.

Effect of diabetic nephropathy on drug pharmacokinetics

Eliška Dvořáčková, Marek Novotný

Prakt. lékáren. 2018; 14(4): 175-178 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2018.033  

Diabetic kidney disease, formerly referred to as diabetic nephropathy, is a late complication of both basic types of diabetes. It ischaracterized by a complex of morphological and functional changes that are a reflection of systemic metabolic disease. Deviationsfrom normal morphology gradually affect all nephron levels and the renal interstitium. Subsequently, observable functionalchanges occur – the development of albuminuria and proteinuria, reduced glomerular filtration rate, tubular function abnormalities,and potential voiding pathology, including urinary tract infection or neuropathy. The goal of the treatment of diabetic kidneydisease is...

Extemporaneous formulations with local anesthetics used in otorhinolarynology

Markéta Petrželová

Prakt. lékáren. 2018; 14(4): 179-184 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2018.034  

The aim of this work is to introduce representatives of a group of local anesthetics used in otorhinolaryngology in extemporaneousformulations of individually prepared medicinal products. The work is a summary of the most popular extemporaneouspreparations with local anesthetics in the hospital pharmacy of the Faculty Hospital in Motol.

Analgetics and pain – what to recommend to the patient in pharmacy and how to advice

Jana Martinásková

Prakt. lékáren. 2018; 14(4): 185-192 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2018.062  

In daily pharmacy practice we meet patients who withdraw prescribed analgesics or need to be advised on suitable OTC medicinerelieving pain. The pharmacist is obliged to inform the patient about the correct and safe usage of the medicinal product and itsstorage conditions. The correct dispensation minimum supports the effectiveness of analgesic treatment and additional informationon non-pharmacological methods helps the patient in his approach to the pain treatment. The article provides a summaryof pharmaceutical care for patients undergoing treatment with both opioid analgesics and NSAID. The history of approach to thepain management and history of...

Drug‑induced bloating and treatment

Eliška Kolmanová

Prakt. lékáren. 2018; 14(4): 193-196 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2018.035  

Bloating occurs in patients for many reasons. One of them is the use of drugs, which by various mechanisms lead to increasedintestinal gas production or a breakdown in their passage. This article summarizes the basics of gut physiology, the pathogenesisof flatulence, gives examples of most common drugs associated with bloating and offers therapeutic interventions in self-medicationas well as lifestyle and diet adjustment.

Adult skin care – pharmacist's recommendation

Andrea Bednářová

Prakt. lékáren. 2018; 14(4): 198-201 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2018.063  

Skin aging is a multifactorial process that begins in the third decade of human life. Both genetic factors and environmental factorsare involved. This article outlines the fundamental principles of adult skin care. The emphasis is placed on preventive care, acrucial factor that determines the quality of the skin in later years of life.

Autodidaktický test 4/18

Prakt. lékáren. 2018; 14(4): 202-203