Publications by authors named "C Zin"
Background: The opioid crisis continues to be a public health concern worldwide due to the high rates of misuse and associated mortality. Opioid dispensing competencies are critical for pharmacy graduates to promote the rational use of opioids.
Purpose: To evaluate the opioids dispensing competencies among the final year Pharm-D students in Punjab, Pakistan.
Introduction: Self-medication with antibiotics (SMA)-the use of these drugs without a physician's diagnosis, supervision, or a medical prescription-has emerged as a significant crisis in many societies, being a particular concern in low- and middle-income countries. SMA practices hinder global efforts to reduce antibiotic consumption in the human health sector and to control antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The aims of the study were to explore the motivations, perspectives, and personal experiences of the Malaysian population related to SMA, analyzing their subjective viewpoints, attitudes, and behaviors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: There is emerging evidence of the benefits of in improving metabolic profiles in people with diabetes. This study was conducted to analyze the effect of aqueous extract on the metabolic control of patients with type 2 diabetes in Malaysia.
Methods: A powdered drink formulated with 2.
Article Synopsis
- * Out of 61 patients, 62.3% were determined to be at high risk for misuse, with key factors including significant pain interference in daily life, poor mental health, and younger age.
- * Interestingly, high-risk patients were given lower average daily opioid doses (<20 mg) compared to their low-risk counterparts (20-49 mg), indicating a potential link between pain management and misuse behaviors.
Introduction: Countries are grappling with a rapidly worsening upsurge in the opioid-related overdose deaths, misuse and abuse. There is a dearth of data in Pakistan regarding the practices and competencies of pharmacists in handling opioid-related issues.
Study Design: A cross-sectional study, conducted across Punjab, Pakistan.