In recent decades, compounding pharmacy has come to be recognized as a safe, proven and effective treatment approach for a wide range of health problems relating to various parts of the body. It is particularly useful in situations where the patient has failed to benefit from conventional, commercially produced medications.
The American Integrative Pharmacy (AIP), led by Dr. Neema Yazdanpanah, is one the leading compounding pharmacy treatment providers in the country. AIP provides innovative and advanced compounding pharmacy solutions to patients in Long Beach, Torrance, Los Angeles, South Bay Orange County, Southern California areas, and from one side of the country all the way to the other.
What is Podiatry?
Many patients as well as physicians are still not fully aware of the potential benefits of compounding pharmacy in addressing ailments related to podiatry. Podiatry refers to the study and treatment of the feet, ankles, and lower leg areas. A lot of patients who suffer from autoimmune diseases such as diabetes and arthritis also suffer from podiatric ailments.
Symptoms of these ailments may commonly include pain, swelling, circulatory issues and neuropathy caused numbness in the lower leg and foot. Many times the patient may not find successful results or sustainable relief with conventional mass medications to treat these conditions.
How compounding can help?
An experienced compounding pharmacy can create customized medications to treat the precise podiatric needs of a patient. Compounded medications can be formulated in various ways suited for podiatric issues. For quick absorption, the medications can be created in topical form. Sometimes the drugs can be combined into a single dose for easy compliance. Professional pharmacists can help the patient in various ways to address their unique needs for podiatric treatment.
Specific Formulations
Unique formulations to address podiatric ailments can be prepared in compounding pharmacy to meet the needs of the patient population.
For instance, a pharmacist can add penetrant enhancers to increase the degree of absorption of topically applied podiatric medications. Various compatible medications can be combined into a single dosage form to achieve a synergistic impact as well as for ease of administration.
Compounded Podiatry Medication Options
A compounding pharmacist will work closely with the patient and the prescribing physician to determine the right dosage and delivery form for podiatry medications. Some of the common podiatry medication options include:
- Fluconazole/Ibuprofen topical gel
- Glycophate cream
- Hydrocortisone
- Itraconazole in DMSO solution
- Ketamine/Gabapentin Transdermal Gel
- Ketoprofen topical gel
- KOH solution
- Phenytoin topical
- Urea ointment
Common podiatry ailments treated with compounded medications include:
- Anti-Fungal Therapy
- Arthritis/Inflammation
- Athlete’s Foot
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Nail Infection/Removal
- Plantar Warts/Warts
- Wound Care
- Non-Surgical Nail Removal
- Warts
- Onchomycosis
- Hyperhidrosis of the Feet and Foot Odor
- Inflammation and Pain
- Wound Healing and Circulation Improvement
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Transdermal Anti-Inflammatory Agents
- Calluses
- Skin Softeners & Moisturizers
- Transdermal Treatments for Neuropathy
- Keratinolytic Agents
- Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Spurs)
- Muscle & Joint Pain
The cordial and committed AIP receives patients from Long Beach, Torrance, Los Angeles, South Bay Orange County, Southern California areas, and nationwide for podiatry treatments in compounding pharmacy.
For more information on compound pharmacy medications available or to make an online prescription purchase, please click here or call Toll Free 1-855-247-7948.
American Integrative Pharmacy is located in Lomita, CA serving residents in and around Orange County, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Torrance and surrounding areas. Online prescription sales are available across the US.
