in the present study, the usage pattern of anti-inflammatory drugs-steroidal and non-steroidal- in patients referred to 13 aban pharmacy in sari was evaluated. the results show a high rate of anti-inflammatory drug prescriptions, mainly by general practitioners with ibuprofen, diclofenac and mefenamic acid being the most widely used nsaids and prednisolone, dexamethasone and betamethasone being...

Sir, We read with interest the well documented case of ciprofloxacin-induced anaphylactic reaction reported by Vidal et al.' There is no doubt that ciprofloxacin was the cause of the primary reaction occurring after 30 to 60 minutes, and the positive intradermal test supports an antibody-mediated reaction. It would have been of interest, however, to know how this reaction was treated and if the...

Dysmenorrhea is a common condition among females that characterized by painful cramps before or during menstruation. It considered as gynecological complaint affects the quality of women’s life. The study evaluated prevalence dysmenorrhea, its impact, associated risk factors, and management strategies adopted female university students in Taif city, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional was conducted...