This article, written by Sidhesh Phaldessai, provides an overview of geriatric psychopharmacology, including the epidemiology of mental health disorders in the older population, the physiological changes that occur with ageing and their impact on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and the use of psychotropic medications in older adults
Overreaction in urgent need of remedy
Friday 1 March 2019, 10:00 AM
Allergic dermatitis can result from contact with substances such as hair dye
A third of New Zealanders are allergic to substances in the environment. These allergens cause discomfort and pain, and in some cases, can have deadly consequences. Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney looks at OTC remedies that can help mild complaints, as well as what to do when a customer presents with anaphylactic shock
A hypothetical scenario: a customer unknown to you walks into your pharmacy with her five-year-old daughter who has just eaten a Peanut Slab for the f, Anaphylaxis breathing problems, Peanuts can cause potentially deadly anaphylactic shock in an unlucky few, and pharmacy staff should be aware of the signs of anaphylaxis