CNS - Antiparkinsonians

Hi everyone. The topic of today is very interesting for me and related to the career I study. I am taking a subject called ‘’Pharmacology of Systems l’’ and in this course I have learned about different types of drugs, one of them ‘’antiparkinsonians’’.

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative illness characterized by an alteration of physical movement. Why does this disease occur?   What has been studied are the neurochemical changes that occur in the brain and it has been found that patients suffering from this disease do not have the colouration of the ''substance nigra'' in the brain because this area has abundant dopaminergic neurons, that is, these people suffer the death of this type of neurons.

Therefore in this disease the dopaminergic control of the loco motor function is lost. A destruction of these neurons is produced and the control they exert is lost, and as a consequence of this loss the gabaergic neuron also loses control over the movement. This is why therapies focus on increasing dopamine or decreasing cholinergic stimulation.

Some symptoms of people with Parkinson’s are: problems walking, trembling hands, hypotension, excessive salivation when talking and increased sweating.

The drug most used in this disease is the ‘’Levodopa’’, which is transformed into dopamine in the brain to increase its concentration in the synaptic space and can act on dopamine receptors, it is also a safe drug since it has few adverse effects.

It is important to know that in Chile, the prevalence of this disease is only 0,3% of the population.

Post Graduate Studies

Hi everyone! Start writing about this topic is not easy for me. I think that I still have so many years left to finish my career or in situations that may occur during this period that would mean I would be late to finish it.

But well, looking at it from another point of view, it is good to start learning about the variety of specialisations that currently exist related to my career (chemistry and pharmacy), because that is how we get the idea from where we could focus our studies. Also, studying this type of program would obviously mean greater knowledge and new skills that would train me as a professional with greater experience.

With the information I have, I liked the PhD program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, which could be done in the future. The curriculum consists of advanced pharmaceutical science and technology and research units. To finish the doctorate, a thesis must be submitted that contributes to the scientific knowledge in this area. I would like to study it in this University but if it were given the opportunity to do it abroad through some scholarship, I would happily do it!

If you ever did this study program, it would be ideal to do it in a part-time system, since with work and study it would be very stressful.

Another good option would be a Post Graduate since they are less years old and even then a refinement and updating of a specific discipline is achieved (Therapeutic equivalence could be a great option).

My future job

Hi everyone. In this post I will write about my future job.

 I would really work on the area I am currently studying, chemistry and pharmacy, especially in assistance area or in a laboratory.

These works are carried out in hospitals and laboratories, therefore it could not work outdoors but I would not have problems with that because I’ve always liked to be in contact with people and be able to help them. This would be in the case of working in hospitals or clinics and if I work in a pharmaceutical laboratory I will also be surrounded by a work team and machines.

The salary of both jobs is approximately over a million (or that the teachers have told us in the introductory courses of the careers).

Obviously I would love to be able to travel for work but I do not think that this can happen unless it is for congresses or trainings.

My plan so far would be to graduate and work the the first year in community pharmacy, either private or public, and save money to be able to travel, since in this area (community) the salary is quite good, even when one begins to work.

After traveling and savings money, I would like to study a major in clinical pharmacy, because I believe that a pharmacist can be good in a medical team to evaluate and treat the patient’s illness.

About love, pets and friendship

Hi everyone. The post of today is special for me because I can tell you about my favourite animal, my pet called ‘’Oso’’.

My little dog came to our family trough an aunt, since she adopted it at a fair. When we were visiting to my aunt, she did not have it in good condition. With my brother had always wanted to have a pet, so we saw the perfect opportunity to give this puppy a better home.

We had never had a pet in the family so we prepared a lot to wait for him, we bought him clothes, comb to brush, food, cookies and everything necessary.

We were looking forward to it until the day arrived that we went looking for it and brought it home. He arrived so small and scared, but I knew we were going to be very happy with him.

Everything was fine; we gave a lot of love and affection to him until day, when it had been approximately two months since he got home, he became ill with pancreatitis. In the veterinary, the doctors had to operate it and my puppy was very bad for a few weeks, until he was able to recover. Today, after five years, he is a happy and healthy dog.

My dog is very cute and tender, we always play to throw and catch a ball and he shows me his love licking me haha.

With my puppy I learned about love for dogs and the care they deserve. He transmits everything to me with eyes, his tail and his licks.