Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD

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Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD

Dr. Oche is a seasoned Public Health specialist who holds a post graduate certificate in Pharmacology and Therapeutics, an MPH, and a PhD both from Texila American University. He is a member of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals and a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health in the UK. He authored two books: "The Unseen Terrorist," published by AuthorHouse UK, and "The Night Before I Killed Addiction."

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List of antidepressants that cause hair loss

Medicines

List of Antidepressants That Cause Hair Loss (Alopecia)

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD June 20, 2022 0

What are antidepressants? Depression is a mental health issue that starts most often in early adulthood. It’s also more common in women. However, anyone at any... Read more.

Does Telmisartan Cause Hair Loss scaled

Drugs Q & A

Does Telmisartan (Micardis) Cause Hair Loss?

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD June 20, 2022 0

According to the NIH, alopecia areata is a disease that happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles and causes hair loss. Hair follicles are the structures... Read more.

Medicines

Sunactic Gel: Uses, How it works, Side Effects, Interactions

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD June 17, 2022 0

What is Sunactic gel? Sunactic gel is a medication that contains Diclofenac Sodium 3% as the active ingredient, diclofenac sodium, in a clear, transparent, colorless... Read more.

Medicines

Ferrifol: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD June 17, 2022 0

Ferrifol tablet is a nutritional supplement used for the prevention and treatment of anemia due to iron deficiency and folic acid, especially during and after pregnancy... Read more.

How Fast Does Cabergoline Start Working

Drugs Q & A

How Fast Does Cabergoline Start Working After You Take It?

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD June 17, 2022 0

When our body begins to metabolize a medication, different organs process the ingredients before they are finally released into the bloodstream. While the process... Read more.

Medicines

Cabotrim Tablets: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD June 17, 2022 0

Cabotrim is a brand of cabergoline, a medication used to treat hyperprolactinemia (high levels of prolactin, a natural substance that helps breastfeeding women produce... Read more.

Medicines

Combodex: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Warnings

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD June 17, 2022 0

Combodex is a combination medicine that contains paracetamol and ibuprofen as active ingredients. Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is a medication used... Read more.

Medicines

Diprospan: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD June 17, 2022 0

Diprospan injection is a combination medication containing betamethasone dipropionate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. Betamethasone dipropionate is a glucocorticoid... Read more.

Ivermectin Does Not Help With COVID 19 Recovery Time New Study

Drug News

Ivermectin Does Not Help With COVID-19 Recovery Time – New Study

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD June 15, 2022 0

Ivermectin is a prescription drug. It comes as an oral tablet, topical cream, and topical lotion. Ivermectin oral tablet is available as the brand-name drug Stromectol.... Read more.

Treatment For Alopecia

Drug News

FDA Approves World’s 1st Treatment For Alopecia

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD June 15, 2022 0

The FDA approved the nation’s first drug-fighting severe hair loss with the approval of Eli Lilly and Incyte’s systemic, daily pill June 13. The Janus... Read more.