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Pharmacology/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer most questions on drugs, both medical and "recreational". Answers can be given in either technical or layperson terminology. My main areas of interest are psychiatric, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular drugs.
Experience in the area
I have been a university lecturer/head of department for almost thirty years, but am now retired. My research interests were alcohol, smoking and cardiovascular disease. I am already a well established and highly rated expert in the pharmacy section of this site.
Publications
Principal author of "Fundamentals of Pharmacology" Editions 1-4 published between 1994 and 2004 by Pearson Education, Australia. Author of the 5th edition published 2007. Author of many scientific papers.
Education/Credentials
BSc(Hons);MSc;PhD;HECert
Awards and Honors
The 4th edition of my textbook was awarded the the Educational Book of the Year Award in Australia.
Past/Present Clients
See my profile in the pharmacy section.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Teresa | 11/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your expertise. Also, the ..... |
| Hilary | 11/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Marlene | 11/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dr. Galbraith, Thank you very much for ..... |
| bob | 11/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | The results of the labratory test on ..... |
| Oguz | 11/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much! |
Recent Answers from Dr Alan Galbraith
2009-11-17 vyvanse/marijuana:
Dear Teresa Vyvanse has been reported to cause some personality changes but this is uncommon when used clinically for ADHD. There are no reported interactions with marijuana but it is definitely a drug
2009-11-13 Class:
Dear Hilary I would recommend, initially a general textbook on pharmacology rather than one specifically on neuropharmacology. Apaert from Goodman and Gillman, I would recommend Craig and Stitzel -
2009-11-12 epinephrin:
Dear Oguz Adrenaline actually slows down the acivity of the gut rather than speed it up. In times of severe stress adrenaline and nor-adrenaline are released from the sympathetic nervous system and
2009-11-08 urine test:
Dear Bob None of these medications should show positive for benzodiazepines. False positives are so common and the time difference between the two samples is so short that this seems to be the only
2009-11-04 Liver Damage Concerns w/ Prozac and Nexium:
Dear Stella Both alcohol and Nexium can raise liver enzymes although it is uncommon with the latter. Prozac is less likely to do so but it is possible. Since his levels are still below what is considered
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