Knowledge and opinion of pharmacists on emergency contraceptive pills in Hungary.

Background Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are used to prevent unintended pregnancy. There is a worldwide intention to improve access to ECPs; therefore, identifying potential barriers to introducing over-the counter (OTC) access is of utmost importance. As pharmacists are the key personnel to convey accurate drug information, their knowledge and attitude on ECPs is important.

Enhancing effect of zinc on astroglial and cerebral endothelial histamine uptake.

We have studied the effect of zinc ion on the uptake of histamine (HA) into cultured astroglial and cerebral endothelial cells and established that Zn(2+) enhances the uptake of the amine dose-dependently and in remarkable extents by increasing the V(max) to about 3-fold (from 3.25 +/- 0.42 to 8.