Browsing by Subject "Nepal"
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A case report from Nepalese community pharmacy on levofloxacin induced severe abdominal pain
(2013 , Article)A 46-year-old female patient developed severe abdominal pain shortly after taking levofloxacin, 1000. mg for acute bacterial sinusitis. The pain started after taking the first dose of levofloxacin and became worse after ... -
A new experimental community pharmacy internship module for undergraduate pharmacy students in western Nepal: overview and reflections
(2017 , Article)Community pharmacies in Nepal and other South Asian countries are in a mediocre state due to poor regulation and the fact that many pharmacies are run by people with insufficient training in dispensing. This has led to the ... -
Assessment of a pharmacovigilance module: An interventional study on knowledge, attitude, and practice of pharmacy students
( Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications , 2021 , Article)Background: The aim of the study was to assess the impact of a pharmacovigilance module on the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of pharmacy students and elucidate their feedback on the module. Methodology: Bachelor ... -
Assessment of the availability and rationality of unregistered fixed dose drug combinations in Nepal: a multicenter cross-sectional study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2017 , Article)Background: The medications that are registered and available in a country are meant for the prevention and treatment of ailments and diseases. However, a lack of effective regulatory bodies and operative control mechanisms, ... -
Assessment of utilization pattern of fixed dose drug combinations in primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare centers in Nepal: A cross-sectional study
( BioMed Central Ltd. , 2017 , Article)Background: Prescription practices, especially in South Asian countries, have come under investigation for quality. Although there have been no studies in Nepal that have analyzed the prescription pattern of FDCs for ... -
Bibliometric analysis of adverse drug reactions and pharmacovigilance research activities in Nepal
( Sage , 2020 , Article)Background: Bibliometric analyses have been used previously to study the measures of quality and impact of research performed in several health-related areas such as adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and pharmacovigilance (PV), ... -
A case report from Nepalese community pharmacy on levofloxacin induced severe abdominal pain
( Elsevier , 2013 , Article)A 46-year-old female patient developed severe abdominal pain shortly after taking levofloxacin, 1000mg for acute bacterial sinusitis. The pain started after taking the first dose of levofloxacin and became worse after the ... -
Continuing Pharmacy Education: Exploring the Status and Future Prospects in Nepal
( taylor and francis , 2022 , Article)Continuing pharmacy education (CPE) is an educational way for pharmacy professionals to develop competency in providing quality pharmaceutical care to patients. The CPE program helps maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills, ... -
Contribution of medicinal chemistry in Pharm. D curriculum in developing countries
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Do community pharmacists in Nepal have a role in adverse drug reaction reporting systems?
(2013 , Article)Community pharmacies in Nepal serve both rural and urban populations and are an integral part of the Nepalese healthcare system. These community pharmacies are run by non-pharmacist professionals with orientation training ... -
Does pharmacist-supervised intervention through pharmaceutical care program influence direct healthcare cost burden of newly diagnosed diabetics in a tertiary care teaching hospital in Nepal: a non-clinical randomised controlled trial approach
( Tehran University of Medical Sciences , 2016 , Article)Background Cost is a vital component for people with chronic diseases as treatment is expected to be long or even lifelong in some diseases. Pharmacist contributions in decreasing the healthcare cost burden of chronic ... -
Evaluation of academic detailing programme on childhood diarrhoea management by primary healthcare providers in Banke district of Nepal
( International Center for Diarrhoeal Disease Research , 2013 , Article)Academic detailing is rarely practised in developing countries. A randomized control trial on healthcare service was conducted to evaluate the impact of academic detailing programme on the adherence of primary healthcare ... -
Evaluation of the registration status of fixed-dose drug combinations in Nepal
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2018 , Article)Objectives: Analysing the registration status and the presence of fixed-dose drug combinations (FDCs) in different drug lists and formularies, encourages the use of rational FDCs and helps to remove the irrational combinations ... -
Impact assessment of pharmacist-supervised intervention on health-related quality of life of newly diagnosed diabetics: A pre-post design
( Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications , 2020 , Article)Introduction: Diabetics face a series of challenges that affect all aspects of their daily life. Diabetes related complications adversely affect patient's health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Knowledge and self-care ... -
Isolation and Physicochemical Characterization of Laccase from Ganoderma lucidum-CDBT1 Isolated from Its Native Habitat in Nepal
( Hindawi Limited , 2016 , Article)At present, few organisms are known to and capable of naturally producing laccases and white rot fungi are one such group. In the present study, three fungal species, namely, Ganoderma lucidum-CDBT1, Ganoderma japonicum, ... -
Managing Pain in Low Resource Settings: Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Pain Management in Western Nepal
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2022 , Article)Background: Pain is a public health problem and affects millions of people globally. Effective pain management is possible through comprehensive pain management guidelines, adequate facilities, and trained healthcare ... -
Mothers beliefs and barriers about childhood diarrhea and its management in Morang district, Nepal
(2012 , Article)Background: In developing countries, mothers usually manage diarrhea at home with the pattern of management depending on perceived disease severity and beliefs. The study was carried out with the objective of determining ... -
A non-clinical randomised controlled trial to assess the impact of pharmaceutical care intervention on satisfaction level of newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus patients in a tertiary care teaching hospital in Nepal
( BioMed Central , 2015 , Article)Background Patient satisfaction is the ultimate goal of healthcare system which can be achieved from good patient-healthcare professional relationship and quality of healthcare services provided. Study was conducted ... -
Reintroduction of Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD, Post-Bac) Program in Nepal: Exploration of the Obstacles and Solutions to Move Forward
( Dove Medical Press , 2022 , Article)This commentary article highlights the status of clinical pharmacy education in Nepal, explores the challenges and solutions in sustainably reintroducing Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD, Post-Bac) in Nepal, ... -
Trends and socioeconomic factors associated with overweight/obesity among three reproductive age groups of women in Nepal
( Wiley , 2021 , Article)Introduction: Overweight/obesity represents a major and increasing burden in Nepal where women in reproductive-aged groups are highly affected. We aimed to explore the trends and association of overweight by socioeconomic ...