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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Can Hydroxyzine Cause Sudden Death

General Warnings

Can Hydroxyzine Cause Sudden Death?

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD August 4, 2021 0

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a sudden, unexpected death caused by loss of heart function (sudden cardiac arrest). Sudden cardiac death is the largest cause of natural... Read more.

Does hydroxyzine lower blood pressure

Drugs Q & A

Can Hydroxyzine Lower Your Blood Pressure?

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD August 4, 2021 0

Hydroxyzine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.... Read more.

Can You Take Hydroxyzine While Pregnant

Pregnancy Warnings

Can You Take Hydroxyzine While Pregnant?

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD August 4, 2021 0

Almost every pregnant woman will face a decision about taking or using medicines before and during pregnancy. However, not all medicines are safe to take during... Read more.

Medicines

Hydroxyzine: Side Effects, Dosage, Uses, and Review

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD August 3, 2021 0

Hydroxyzine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.... Read more.

Metoprolol Tartrato

Medicines

Metoprolol Tartrato: Side Effects, Dosage, Uses, and Review

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD August 2, 2021 0

Metoprolol Tartrato, known in English as metoprolol tartrate is a brand of Metoprolol which belongs to a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by relaxing... Read more.

Medicines

Genoprazol: Side Effects, Dosage, Uses, and Review

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD August 2, 2021 0

Genoprazol is a Mexican brand of omeprazole, a medication used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a... Read more.

Medicines

Sedalmerck: Side Effects, Dosage, Uses, and Review

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD August 2, 2021 0

Sedalmerck is a Mexican combination pain medication that contains caffeine, acetaminophen and phenylephrine as active ingredients. This medication is used to treat... Read more.

Medicines

Doxi: Side Effects, Dosage, Uses, and Review

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD August 2, 2021 0

Doxi is a brand of doxycycline hyclate, a medication in a class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It works to treat infections by preventing the growth... Read more.

Vitamicin Ointment

Medicines

Vitamicin: Side Effects, Dosage, Uses, and Review

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD August 2, 2021 0

Vitamicin Unguento is an anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and healing ointment for the local treatment of infected wounds and ulcers. It contains... Read more.

Medicines

Gelmicin Cream: Side Effects, Dosage, Uses, and Review

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD August 2, 2021 0

Gelmicin cream is a combination of an antifungal antibiotic and a topical steroid cream used to treat or prevent fungal infections of the skin. It contains gentamicin,... Read more.