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The Significance of Patient Counseling on Treatment Outcome of Patients with Superficial Fungal Infections in a Tertiary Level Hospital in Bangladesh
Fatema Akhter1*, Mohammad Faisal Hossain2*, Md. Mazharul Islam Chowdhury2, Abdulla Mamun2
1Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Bangladesh Institute of Health Science Hospital (BIHS), Mirpur 1, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh. 2Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Oakwood, VA 24631, USA
Introduction Superficial fungal infections (SFIs) are very common skin infections that affect individuals. SFIs impose a significant burden, with a prevalence of approximately 20-25% among dermatology patients [1]. SFIs can be caused by various types of fungi, including dermatophytes, yeasts, ... Read MoreA Comparative Review: Examining the Health Benefits of Dietary Supplement Coenzyme Q10 in Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, and Statin Associated Myopathy
Shivkumar Vijayakumaru and Mohammad Faisal Hossain
Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Oakwood, VA 24631, USA
Introduction Hypertension, affecting over 30% of the adult population worldwide, constitutes a major factor contributing to other deadly diseases such as chronic kidney disease, stroke, and heart failure leading to death. Regrettably, only about 1 in 5 adults with hypertension ... Read MoreUnderstanding Water Activity: A Key Component in Determining Beyond Use Date (BUD) in Pharmaceutical Compounding
Mohammad Faisal Hossain
Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Oakwood, VA 24631, USA
Introduction Water, which is utilized as a significant component for a multitude of purposes in the pharmaceutical industry, plays a crucial role in the processing, formulating, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products, active ingredients, intermediates, and analytical reagents. In addition, water ... Read MoreQuality Assurance in Pharmaceutical Compounding (QA Part 1): Verification of Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
Mohammad Faisal Hossain
Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Oakwood, VA 24631, USA
Introduction The quality, safety, and effectiveness of compounded preparations rely on the correct selection of ingredients. QA is a system that guarantees consistent adherence to quality standards within the compounding process.1,2 The USP monograph outlines the expectations for a medicine's ... Read MoreSteps to be taken to correctly compound slow-release capsules: A Simplified Compounding Approach
Md. Mazharul Islam Chowdhury, Kenna Fields, Machaela Keene, Randy Mullins, Mohammad Faisal Hossain
Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Oakwood, VA 24631, USA
Introduction The extended-release (ER) dosage forms are a notable addition to the pharmacy field for drugs with a very short half-life compared to conventional solid dosage forms. Terms such as “prolonged release,” “delayed release,” “long-acting,” and “sustained release” have been ... Read MoreCompounding Lidocaine Topical Gel: An Exhibit of a "Master Formulation and Compounding Records" for 503A pharmacies
Mohammad Faisal Hossain
Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Oakwood, VA 24631, USA
Introduction Lidocaine is frequently used as a local anesthetic drug. It is a weak base with a pKa of 7.9 and falls under the BCS class II drug (high permeability and low solubility) category.1 The molecular weight is 234.34 g/mol. ... Read MoreEngaging the New Generation: A Study on Student Pharmacists’ Views on the Effectiveness of Pre-Laboratory Video Tutorials in Pharmaceutical Compounding
Bishen Kafley and Mohammad Faisal Hossain
Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Oakwood, VA 24631, USA
Introduction Over the last two decades, compounding errors have led to severe consequences and fatalities in the United States.1 These incidents are attributed to human error, lack of knowledge, poor skills, and retention in following proper procedures of the pharmaceutical ... Read MoreProspects and Challenges of Using an Autocompounder in a 503A Pharmacy for Non-Sterile Compounding: A Comparative Study
Mohammad Faisal Hossain, Makayla Funk, Aaron Ratliff, Dalton Oliver
Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Oakwood, VA 24631, USA
Introduction Pharmaceutical compounding, as defined by the U.S. FDA, is generally “a practice in which a licensed pharmacist, a licensed physician, or, in the case of an outsourcing facility, a person under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, combines, mixes, ... Read More
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The Significance of Patient Counseling on Treatment Outcome of Patients with Superficial Fungal Infections in a Tertiary Level Hospital in Bangladesh
Fatema Akhter1*, Mohammad Faisal Hossain2*, Md. Mazharul Islam Chowdhury2, Abdulla Mamun2
1Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Bangladesh Institute of Health Science Hospital (BIHS), Mirpur 1, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh. 2Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Oakwood, VA 24631, USA
Introduction Superficial fungal infections (SFIs) are very common skin infections that affect individuals. SFIs impose a significant burden, with a prevalence of approximately 20-25% among dermatology patients [1]. SFIs can be caused by various types of fungi, including dermatophytes, yeasts, ... Read MoreA Comparative Review: Examining the Health Benefits of Dietary Supplement Coenzyme Q10 in Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, and Statin Associated Myopathy
Shivkumar Vijayakumaru and Mohammad Faisal Hossain
Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Oakwood, VA 24631, USA
Introduction Hypertension, affecting over 30% of the adult population worldwide, constitutes a major factor contributing to other deadly diseases such as chronic kidney disease, stroke, and heart failure leading to death. Regrettably, only about 1 in 5 adults with hypertension ... Read MoreUnderstanding Water Activity: A Key Component in Determining Beyond Use Date (BUD) in Pharmaceutical Compounding
Mohammad Faisal Hossain
Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Oakwood, VA 24631, USA
Introduction Water, which is utilized as a significant component for a multitude of purposes in the pharmaceutical industry, plays a crucial role in the processing, formulating, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products, active ingredients, intermediates, and analytical reagents. In addition, water ... Read MoreQuality Assurance in Pharmaceutical Compounding (QA Part 1): Verification of Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
Mohammad Faisal Hossain
Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Oakwood, VA 24631, USA
Introduction The quality, safety, and effectiveness of compounded preparations rely on the correct selection of ingredients. QA is a system that guarantees consistent adherence to quality standards within the compounding process.1,2 The USP monograph outlines the expectations for a medicine's ... Read MoreSteps to be taken to correctly compound slow-release capsules: A Simplified Compounding Approach
Md. Mazharul Islam Chowdhury, Kenna Fields, Machaela Keene, Randy Mullins, Mohammad Faisal Hossain
Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Oakwood, VA 24631, USA
Introduction The extended-release (ER) dosage forms are a notable addition to the pharmacy field for drugs with a very short half-life compared to conventional solid dosage forms. Terms such as “prolonged release,” “delayed release,” “long-acting,” and “sustained release” have been ... Read MoreCompounding Lidocaine Topical Gel: An Exhibit of a "Master Formulation and Compounding Records" for 503A pharmacies
Mohammad Faisal Hossain
Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Oakwood, VA 24631, USA
Introduction Lidocaine is frequently used as a local anesthetic drug. It is a weak base with a pKa of 7.9 and falls under the BCS class II drug (high permeability and low solubility) category.1 The molecular weight is 234.34 g/mol. ... Read MoreEngaging the New Generation: A Study on Student Pharmacists’ Views on the Effectiveness of Pre-Laboratory Video Tutorials in Pharmaceutical Compounding
Bishen Kafley and Mohammad Faisal Hossain
Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Oakwood, VA 24631, USA
Introduction Over the last two decades, compounding errors have led to severe consequences and fatalities in the United States.1 These incidents are attributed to human error, lack of knowledge, poor skills, and retention in following proper procedures of the pharmaceutical ... Read MoreProspects and Challenges of Using an Autocompounder in a 503A Pharmacy for Non-Sterile Compounding: A Comparative Study
Mohammad Faisal Hossain, Makayla Funk, Aaron Ratliff, Dalton Oliver
Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Oakwood, VA 24631, USA
Introduction Pharmaceutical compounding, as defined by the U.S. FDA, is generally “a practice in which a licensed pharmacist, a licensed physician, or, in the case of an outsourcing facility, a person under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, combines, mixes, ... Read More