Pharmacy of the Lake, Porto and in the Pharmaceutical Services of Nemocnica Akademika Ladislava Dérera (Kramáre Hospital), Slovakia
December 2024
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Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)
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Studysummary This study consisted of a pharmacy master's thesis detailing practical experiences during a hospital and community pharmacy internship and scientific investigations into the off-label use of dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia and oral vaccines for urinary tract infection prophylaxis, emphasizing therapeutic applications and mechanisms of action.
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The document is a report on an internship experience in pharmaceutical settings, highlighting activities in both hospital and community pharmacy environments. In the hospital, the author engaged in preparing propranolol capsules, parenteral nutrition, and HIV prophylaxis treatments, emphasizing precision and hygiene. In the community pharmacy, the focus was on cardiovascular risk assessment and patient education, particularly regarding heartburn in pregnancy and the use of dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia. Dutasteride was found to be more effective than finasteride in promoting hair growth, as shown in studies with 416 and 144 participants. The document also discusses oral vaccines for urinary tract infection prevention, with studies involving 79 and 454 participants confirming their efficacy and safety. The report underscores the pharmacist's role in patient care and public health.
