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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Medicines

Alprax: Uses, Side Effects, Addiction, Street Value

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD November 8, 2021 0

What is Alprax? Alprax is a brand of alprazolam (Xanax) produced by Opsonin Pharma. Alprazolam is classified as a benzodiazepine. (A drug’s classification refers... Read more.

US Offers 5m Bounty For Info on Mexican Drug Cartels

Drug News

US Offers $5m Bounty For Info on Mexican Drug Cartels

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD November 7, 2021 0

According to reports, the United States State Department has announced rewards of up to $5m each for information that will help authorities capture and convict four... Read more.

Keytruda Set To Become Top Selling Drug in The World

Drug News

Keytruda Set To Become Top-Selling Drug in The World

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD November 7, 2021 0

According to reports, Merck’s cancer drug Keytruda is catching up to AbbVie’s Humira as the highest selling drug in the world. Merck reported Oct.... Read more.

Signs That Keytruda Is Working 1

Drugs Q & A

Signs That Keytruda Is Working

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD November 7, 2021 0

Keytruda is a cancer medicine used to treat: • melanoma, a skin cancer, • ... Read more.

can expired xanax hurt you

Drugs Q & A

Can Expired Xanax Hurt You?

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD November 7, 2021 0

Xanax is a brand of alprazolam, an antianxiety medication in the benzodiazepine family. Xanax works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain. The Food and... Read more.

Does Adderall Expire

Drugs Q & A

Can I Take Expired Adderall?

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD November 7, 2021 0

Adderall contains a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine are central nervous system stimulants that affect chemicals... Read more.

benzodiazepine equivalency table

Medicines

Benzodiazepine Equivalency Table

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD November 7, 2021 0

Benzodiazepines are widely prescribed for a variety of conditions, particularly anxiety and insomnia. They are relatively safe and, with overdose, rarely result... Read more.

Is ibuprofen a blood thinner

Drugs Q & A

Is Ibuprofen (Advil) A Blood Thinner?

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD November 6, 2021 0

What are blood thinners? A blood thinner is a substances that reduce the blood’s ability to form clots. Blood clotting is a necessary process, but sometimes the... Read more.

Pfizer COVID Vaccine For Children

Drug News

Pfizer COVID Vaccine For Children 5 Things You Should Know

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD November 5, 2021 0

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the national public health agency of the United States through its Director Rochelle Walensky, on Nov. 2 endorsed the... Read more.

How Exposure to Estrogen Dementia Risk In Women

Mental Health

How Exposure to Estrogen Reduces Risk 0f Dementia In Women

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD November 5, 2021 0

The drop in estrogen levels that occurs with menopause brings declines in the volumes of “gray matter,” the cellular matter of the brain, in key brain... Read more.