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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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| TH | 11/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Stella | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. The response was super quick ..... |
| Jill | 10/31/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Excellent replies and very speedy! Thank you ..... |
| John | 10/29/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your help with the caffeine ..... |
| cosette | 10/27/09 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Dr Alan Galbraith
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
2009-10-31 Metronidazole and Vancomycin for CDiff:
Dear Jill In most infections it is now recommended that antibiotics be only taken for two more days after symptoms disappear rather than the whole course. However, with C. difficile eradication is very
2009-10-30 Metronidazole and Vancomycin for CDiff:
Dear Jill Metronidazole (250mg qid) is usually used for at least 10 days when about 75% of patients respond. If there is no response after this time it probably will not work. Vancomycin (125mg qid)is
2009-10-23 Mixing Cipralex & Depakine:
Dear Cosette This is a common combination for panic attacks and bipolar conditions and is very effective. I have appended the commoner adverse effects of both drugs with percentages of occurence. I
2009-10-10 Best Statin on market to NOT lower male hormones -affect sex drive?:
Dear Renee It is very unusual for simvastatin or any other related drug to cause amn increase in sex drive or any other adverse effect you have described. I have known hundreds of men on statin drugs
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