Flávia Costa
Pharmacist
Flávia da Costa Ferreira completed her degree in Pharmacy at the Centro Universitário Newton Paiva, Brazil, in 2003.
She obtained a post-graduate in Pharmacology at the Pós-graduada em Universidade Federal de Lavras in 2005, and Clinical Pharmacy at the Centro Universitário Newton Paiva, Brazil, in 2006. She has experience in both the general industry and in acute, oncologic and clinical pharmacy.
She went on to obtain her Masters in Biomedical Science at the Universidade da Beira Interior (UBI) in Portugal.
You can find Flávia on LinkedIn.
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- Sleeping Pills: Supplements, Prescriptions & Herbs There are many treatment options available for sleep disturbances, like herbs (valerian, passionflower and chamomile) and natural supplements (like melatonin or tryptophan), as well as prescription medications. Learn about the most commonly recommended sleep agents and how they are taken. Updated on 11-23-2022
- Cough Syrups: 8 Options for Dry or Productive Cough Cough syrups should be selected based on the type of cough you are treating. Choosing the wrong option can actually worsen your cough and delay treatment. See the different types of cough syrups (suppressants, antitussives or expectorants) and learn about which ingredients to look for. Updated on 11-22-2022
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- B12 Injection: Uses, Administration & Side Effects A B12 injection is a supplement injected intramuscularly for the treatment of iron deficient anemia or low B12 levels. It can also treat nerve pain and inflammation in many areas of the body. Learn more about what B12 injections are used for and the possible side-effects of this injection. Updated on 08-22-2022
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