Help!

[ghajini]

I am doing it with an idependent but honestly doesnt matter where you are you will always be seen as an extra pare of hands just get on with it an learn from every script. Dispensing helps you learn. Always ask your self four questions

Do i know how does this drug works or the class of the drug
What is the max dose
What are the common side effects
What is it used for

Take the antidepressants SSRI

We know they work on dopamine receptors to increase dopamine levels
We know the common side effects are neasua vomiting, drowiness and can cause constipation/dirrhoea
we know they are used in depression/obsessive compulsive disorder/panic disorder
always given as a single daily dose except fluoxtine usually max 60mg except sertraline 200mg

If you know this for each class of drug you cant go wrong when your checking because autamtically you will spot odd precriptions.


When checking for interaction first check the PMR to see wether they have had it before if they have usually means its ok. If not just think have i see this combination of drugs before if not check the BNF.

[djmarko]

selective SERETONIN not selective dopamine..

[kl06229]

Maybe it's that time of the month?

[MD178]

@ Ghajini - thanks for that.. looks like your prep going well. will try and keep those questions in mind when i dispense..

@ Kl06229 - lol.. well everyday is same so cant be time of the month as since i started it hasnt changed but getting worst..

[Asterix]

I am doing it with an idependent but honestly doesnt matter where you are you will always be seen as an extra pare of hands just get on with it an learn from every script. Dispensing helps you learn. Always ask your self four questions

Do i know how does this drug works or the class of the drug
What is the max dose
What are the common side effects
What is it used for

Take the antidepressants SSRI

We know they work on dopamine receptors to increase dopamine levels
We know the common side effects are neasua vomiting, drowiness and can cause constipation/dirrhoea
we know they are used in depression/obsessive compulsive disorder/panic disorder
always given as a single daily dose except fluoxtine usually max 60mg except sertraline 200mg

If you know this for each class of drug you cant go wrong when your checking because autamtically you will spot odd precriptions.


When checking for interaction first check the PMR to see wether they have had it before if they have usually means its ok. If not just think have i see this combination of drugs before if not check the BNF.

One of the more common side effects of all antidepressants to bare in mind is low sodium

[MD178]

Hi all..

Thanks for all your support and advise and now the good news is im getting transfer to different branch and learnt soo much in last 5 months so now hopefully will concentrate on pre reg from now..

Thanks and hoping for best

[ghajini]

Thats great news.......Really happy for you.

[MD178]

Thanks!! Also hav you got some calculations paper to practice or any other pre reg has?

Thanks and hope your training goes well to.. Well I still have 2.5 days to spend at my branch as right now on hospital placement..

Good luck and keep in touch

[ghajini]

Sorry i dont have any calculation papers but i am using a book called mcqs in pharmaceutical calculations tomorrows pharmacist its a pharmaceutical press book.