Introduction The drug abuse menace has caused a serious medical burden to our country due to the spread of HIV/AIDS and diseases related to high risk behaviours among drug addicts. It is estimated that 300,000 Malaysians will be infected with HIV/AIDS in 2015 if there is no preventive measure and …

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What is Sublingual Glyceryl Trinitrate? Glyceryl Trinitrate tablet (GTN) is a medicine that is put under the tongue to relieve chest pain (angina) caused by lack of oxygen supply to the heart muscles. How it acts? It dilates blood vessels to improve blood supply to the heart. Allow the medicine …

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Introduction Topical steroids or also known as corticosteroids are medications commonly used for the treatment of eczema, rash, dermatitis and psoriasis, skin swelling, redness, itching and discomfort caused by insect bites and skin rashes. Topical steroids have anti-inflammatory properties where it suppresses inflammation on the skin and help to relieve …

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What Are Bacteria? Bacteria are organisms made up of just one cell. They are capable of multiplying by themselves. Their shapes are varying. Bacteria exist everywhere, inside and on our bodies. Most of them are completely harmless and some of them are very useful. But some bacteria can cause diseases, …

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Definition Topical antifungal drugs are medicines applied to the skin to treat skin infections in various parts of the body caused by a fungus. Purpose Topical antifungal agents are applied locally to the skin, nail, armpits, mouth, groin, and genital areas, including scalp, neck, trunk, and other parts of the …

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  Inhaler is a medical device commonly used in the treatment of asthma or respiratory diseases. There are several type of inhalers often used. These include: Metered Dose Inhalers (MDI) Turbuhaler Dry Powder Inhalers How to use a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) MDI is divided into two main components: A …

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Keeping track of your medication will no longer be a problem if one incorporates it as part of daily activities.

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Have you ever experienced any side effects from your medicine? Do you know what side effects are? Side effects or adverse reactions of medicines are undesirable symptoms which occur with the use of any medications, including health supplements, traditional products and cosmetics. Side effects are diverse. They may occur as …

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All medications either pharmaceuticals or traditional medicines must first be registered with the Drug Control Authority (DCA), Ministry of Health Malaysia before it can be imported, manufactured or sold in Malaysia. The objective of product registration is to ensure that all registered pharmaceutical products have been evaluated in terms of safety, efficacy and quality, while the traditional products evaluated and tested for safety and quality with the main aim of protecting and preserving the people’s health.

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Be careful when buying pharmaceutical products via the internet, post or courier services. Public are advised not to be easily taken by any medical advertisements on the internet. Purchasing pharmaceutical product through online pharmacy over the internet may put your health at risk. Products sold over the internet are doubted …

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