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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Drugs That Cause Diabetes

General Warnings

List of Drugs That Can Cause Diabetes

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD September 11, 2021 0

What is diabetes? Diabetes happens when your body isn’t able to take up sugar (glucose) into its cells and use it for energy. This results in a build up of... Read more.

Does Drug Induced Psychosis Go Away 1

Drugs Q & A

Does Drug Induced Psychosis Go Away?

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD September 11, 2021 0

What is drug-induced psychosis? Drug-Induced Psychosis, also known as toxic psychosis or substance-induced psychosis, is a form of psychosis that is attributed to... Read more.

What Are Opioids

Medicines

What Are Opioids? History, Classes, Examples, Effects

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD September 11, 2021 1

What are opioids? Opioids are a class of drugs naturally found in the opium poppy plant and that work in the brain to produce a variety of effects, including the... Read more.

Drugs that Cause Low Potassium Levels

Drugs Q & A

What Drugs Can Cause Low Potassium Levels?

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD September 9, 2021 0

Potassium is an electrolyte that the body needs to stay healthy. As the American Heart Association (AHA) note, foods that contain potassium can help manage... Read more.

What Drugs Can Cause Urinary Retention 1

Drugs Q & A

What Drugs Can Cause Urinary Retention?

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD September 9, 2021 0

What is urinary retention? Urinary retention is a condition where your bladder doesn’t empty all the way or at all when you urinate. Your bladder is like a storage... Read more.

Drugs Safe In Pregnancy Chart

Pregnancy Warnings

Drugs Safe In Pregnancy Chart

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD September 9, 2021 0

Although some medicines are considered safe during pregnancy, the effects of other medicines on your unborn baby are unknown. Certain medicines can be most harmful... Read more.

Drug abuse in Pregnancy and Effect on the Newborn

Pregnancy Warnings

Drug Abuse In Pregnancy and its Effect on the Newborn

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD September 9, 2021 0

Pregnancy is a special physiological condition where drug treatment presents a special concern because the physiology of pregnancy affects the pharmacokinetics of... Read more.

List Of Drugs That Cause Pancreatitis

Medicines

List Of Drugs That Cause Pancreatitis

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD September 9, 2021 0

Pancreatitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the pancreas. When the pancreas is inflamed, the powerful digestive enzymes it makes can damage its tissue. The inflamed... Read more.

List Of Drugs That Cause Gynecomastia 1

General Warnings

List Of Drugs That Cause Gynecomastia

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD September 9, 2021 0

Gynecomastia refers to the enlargement or swelling of breast tissue in males. It can affect one or both breasts. Gynecomastia is most commonly caused by an imbalance... Read more.

Drugs That Cause Brain Damage

General Warnings

List Of Drugs That Cause Brain Damage

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD September 9, 2021 0

Many drugs especially addictive drugs act in the brain to produce their effects. However, some can also cause damage due to seizures, stroke, and direct toxic effects... Read more.