Farmacologie — ghiduri pe clase de medicamente
Ghiduri detaliate pe clase de medicamente — antibiotice, AINS, antihistaminice, IPP, statine, anxiolitice, contraceptive, vitamine, antitusive și probiotice. Informațiile sunt sintetizate din surse oficiale (ANMDMR, CNAS, CANAMED) și internaționale (EMA, WHO, BNF). Conținutul nu înlocuiește consultul medical.
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Antibiotics: what they are, when they are prescribed and why they are not taken “on demand”
A complete guide to antibiotics in Romania: classes, active substances, usual doses, ANMDMR regulation, CNAS reimbursement, bacterial resistance and common mistakes.
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NSAIDs (ibuprofen, ketoprofen, diclofenac): how to choose, doses, gastric risks
Compare the common NSAIDs in Romania — ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen, celecoxib. Doses, indications, gastric and cardiovascular risks, gastroprotection with a PPI.
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First- vs. second-generation antihistamines: allergies, sleep, driving
Loratadine, cetirizine, bilastine, fexofenadine vs. chlorphenamine and hydroxyzine. Sedation, driving, pregnancy, seasonal allergies.
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PPIs (omeprazole, pantoprazole) vs. simple antacids: when and for how long
The difference between omeprazole, pantoprazole, esomeprazole and Maalox/Gaviscon antacids. Indications, duration, risks of chronic PPI, CNAS reimbursement.
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Statins: lowering LDL cholesterol, myths and side effects
Atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin — how to choose, LDL targets, myalgia, myths about cancer and dementia. A practical guide for Romanian patients.
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Prescription anxiolytics and sedatives: dependence, OTC alternatives
Benzodiazepines (alprazolam, diazepam) and Z-drugs (zolpidem) — the limits of use, the risk of dependence, OTC alternatives: melatonin, valerian, SSRIs.
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Oral contraceptives in Romania: types, prescribing, contraindications
COC, POP, patches, ring, IUD, implant — a guide to contraception in Romania. WHO MEC criteria, absolute contraindications, prescribing and CNAS reimbursement.
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Vitamin D, B12 and C: when to supplement, when it is marketing
Vitamin D, B12 and C — doses, real indications and myths. Deficiency in Romania, evidence-based supplementation, the risk of “megadoses”, CNAS reimbursement.
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Dry vs. productive cough: cough suppressants vs. expectorants, what works
Tell a dry cough from a productive one. Butamirate, dextromethorphan, ambroxol, NAC, codeine — when to choose what. Cochrane evidence and EMA recommendations.
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Probiotics: studied strains, when they help, when they don’t
Saccharomyces boulardii, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, L. reuteri — which probiotic really helps (AAD, infant colic, IBS) and when it is just marketing.
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The HartaFarmacii app for iPhone and Android
A guide to the HartaFarmacii iOS app: native map, offline cache, 24/7 filter, one-tap favorites, barcode scanner, search by symptoms and a Home Screen widget. Free, no account.