Arthritis Are you one of the millions of Americans who suffer from the various forms of arthritis? Why tolerate unnecessary pain? Or put up with the side effects of the medications frequently prescribed for treatment? Why not allow Pharmacy Care Solutions to try to find an alternative to your current therapy?
Medications that are commonly used to treat arthritis can sometimes cause more harm than good, especially when taken orally. While these medications treat the symptoms associated with arthritis, they can also damage the stomach lining, among other side effects. However, most of these drugs can be reformulated to be applied directly to the site of the pain. When applied to the affected joints, pain relief is often more effective, quicker, and virtually free of the common side effects.
Topical preparations come in several forms:
Gels/Creams/Ointments/Alcohol Gels
Sprays
Stick Applicator Formulations
Herbals and Supplements In the past few years there has been an explosion in the interest of herbals and other natural supplements. There are many products out there that can be helpful in the prevention or treatment of many disease states, such as heart disease, arthritis, depression, and enlargement of the prostate. However, there is a common misconception that since these drugs are natural, they are completely safe. A number of of these herbs can interact with the prescription medications you are taking. For example, St. John's Wort, commonly used to treat depression and anxiety, has many interactions, decreasing the efficacy of many drugs, including birth control. Also, in people diagnosed with severe depression, St. John's Wort can worsen the depression. Several (Feverfew, Garlic, Ginkgo, Ginseng, etc.) can interfere with the action of prescription blood-thinners, increasing your risk of bleeding.
Neuropathies Surgery, diabetes, shingles, complex regional pain syndrome, fibromyalgia, etc... All of these can result in a chronic form of nerve pain also known as neuropathy. This often unbearable nerve related pain is very complex in its origins, therefore its treatment is usually also very complex. Several topical pain medications can be placed in one topical gel to attack the pain from every angle. Many times this medication is not only applied to the site of the pain, but also to the part of the spinal cord related to the site of the pain's occurrence.
We are able to work with patients to relieve their pain and to decrease the amount of medications they need to take. Nerve pain is treatable, let us meet with you to show you your options.
Skin Problems Dermatology and compounding go hand-in-hand. For many years, pharmacists have been compounding medications for patients to put on their skin. We can work with your dermatologist (or regular physician for that matter), to help clear up the following skin problems:
Acne
Bacterial and Viral Skin Infections
Dermatitis
Dry Skin
Eczema
Lichen Planus
Liver Spots
Psoriasis
Rashes
Skin Cancer
Warts
Much More!!!
Remember, any compounded prescription must be prescribed by a qualified doctor. If you are interested in more information about how we can help with your skin problems, give us a call!
Wound Care Wound care applications can be critical to the success of the life and/or viability of the patient. In many instances, the ability to "cure" a wound prevents the unnecessary amputation of a limb or part of a limb. There are numerous types of compounded medications that can be used as an adjunct therapy to aid in the treatment of many types of wounds. These preparations include:
Topical antibiotic solutions to aid in maintaining an infection-free wound bed as the healing process is underway.
Tissue growth stimulating gels or solutions to augment the growth of healthy tissue.
Topical bandages for hard-to-heal areas such as the oral cavity.
Our compounding staff has an extensive resource data base of formulations which can facilitate the custom development of a drug therapy in conjunction with other members of the health care team to help us achieve a positive outcome in treating a wide array of wounds. Give us a call today!
