The Internet is one of the most preferred sources of health-related information due to its convenience in accessing a wide range of topics. In addition, the widespread use of social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp, led to…
“Is your gastric acid eroding your stomach wall? Does infection with this microbe make it worse?” A peptic ulcer is a lesion or discontinuation in the lining of your stomach or the upper part of your small intestine. It happens…
Menjelang musim perayaan tidak lama lagi, sebilangan besar individu sudah tentu telah mula merancang persiapan untuk melakukan perjalanan jauh, misalnya untuk pulang ke kampung atau bercuti bersama-sama keluarga. Selain keperluan biasa yang perlu dirancang sebaik mungkin, sesetengah kumpulan individu sebenarnya…
Bahagian Amalan dan Perkembangan Farmasi (BAPF), KKM x The Malaysian Medical Gazette Series Insulin merupakan hormon yang dihasilkan oleh pankreas. Insulin berfungsi untuk mengawal paras gula dalam darah supaya sentiasa berada pada paras normal. Suntikan insulin diperlukan sebagai pengganti…
Bahagian Amalan dan Perkembangan Farmasi (BAPF), KKM x The Malaysian Medical Gazette Series Penggunaan ubat-ubatan sama ada Ubat Terkawal, ubat am atau over-the-counter (OTC), suplemen kesihatan mahupun sediaan tradisional berisiko menyebabkan kesan sampingan ataupun alahan ubat. Secara statistik, sebahagian besar…
Bahagian Amalan dan Perkembangan Farmasi (BAPF), KKM x The Malaysian Medical Gazette Series Anticoagulants (often referred to as blood thinners) keep blood clots from forming in the blood vessels and may prevent existing clots from enlarging. It has been shown…
A nasal spray may not be the most common medication dosage form. However, for certain people, especially those who frequently experience stuffy noses or allergy symptoms, this device is highly beneficial. The nasal spray contains active ingredients that readily permeate…
One common cause of chest pain is angina pectoris. This is a sudden, severe, pressing chest pain radiating to the neck, jaw, back and arms. It is caused by insufficient coronary blood flow to meet the oxygen demands of the…
Warfarin and its uses Warfarin is an anticoagulant medication that is used to treat or prevent blood clots. Warfarin works by inhibiting the function of vitamin K in the clotting process. Warfarin is used to treat a variety of illnesses,…
The oral route is the most common route for drug administration. Medications in the form of tablets, capsules, and syrup are preferred due to their advantages, such as non-invasiveness, cost-effectiveness, stability, and convenience. Problems arise when some patients find these…