AboutDr Alan Galbraith 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 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.
Expert: Dr Alan Galbraith Date: 2/19/2008 Subject: stopping a med in mid course
Question What are the possible risks of stopping an antibiotic (minocycline) before finishing it's doses due to adverse effects. The ongoing dosing of Bactrim would be completed. My daughter is being advised to do this and I would like to understand the facts better
Answer Dear Jessie
There are no risks whatsoever but she may need to substitute with another antibiotic depending on the infection especially if it is acne. The rule today with antibiotics is to take until symptoms have disappeared for two days rather than always finishing the course.
