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13/10/2025

FIND BELOW THESE INFORMATION THE FOLLOWING MEDICATIONS FOR AVOIDANCE & YOUR SAFETY.

12/10/2025

WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY 2025

WHAT IS ARTHRITIS?

Arthritis is a disease that causes damage in your joints. Joints are places in your body where two bones meet.
Some joints naturally wear down as you age. Lots of people develop arthritis after that normal, lifelong wear and tear. Some types of arthritis happen after injuries that damage a joint. Certain health conditions also cause arthritis.

Arthritis is extremely common, especially in people older than 50. It causes joint pain, stiffness and inflammation. Your provider will help you understand which type of arthritis you have, what’s causing it and which treatments you’ll need. You may need a joint replacement if you have severe arthritis that you can’t manage with other treatments.

Arthritis can affect any joint, but is most common in people’s:

Hands and wrists.
Knees.
Hips.
Feet and ankles.
Shoulders.
Lower back (lumbar spine).

Visit a healthcare provider if you’re experiencing joint pain that’s severe enough to affect your daily routine or if it feels like you can’t move or use your joints as well as usual.

TYPES OF ARTHRITIS

There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. Some of the most common types include;

OSTEOARTHRITIS: Wear and tear arthritis.

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: Arthritis that happens when your immune system mistakenly damages your joints.

GOUT: Arthritis that causes sharp uric acid crystals to form in your joints.

ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS: Arthritis that affects joints near your lower back.

PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS: Arthritis that affects people who have psoriasis.

JUVENILE ARTHRITIS: Arthritis in kids and teens younger than 16.

Depending on which type of arthritis you have, it can break down the natural tissue in your joint (degeneration) or cause inflammation (swelling). Some types cause inflammation that leads to degeneration.

MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT

What is arthritis treatment?
There’s no cure for arthritis, but your healthcare provider will help you find treatments that manage your symptoms. Which treatments you’ll need depend on what’s causing the arthritis, which type you have and which joints it affects.

The most common arthritis treatments include:

🩺NSAIDs: Over-the-counter (OTC) anti-inflammatory medicine like Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac depending on your tolerance.

🩺CORTICOSTEROIDS (prescription anti-inflammatory medicine, including cortisone shots).

🩺DISEASE-MODIFYING ANTIRHEUMATIC DRUGS (DMARDs) if you have rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis.

🩺Physical therapy or occupational therapy can help you improve your strength, range of motion and confidence while you’re moving.

🩺Surgery (usually only if nonsurgical treatments don’t relieve your symptoms).
Arthritis surgery
You may need surgery if you have severe arthritis and other treatments don’t work. The two most common types of arthritis surgery are joint fusion and joint replacement.

Joint fusion is exactly what it sounds like: surgically joining bones together. It’s most common for bones in your spine (spinal fusion) or your ankle (ankle fusion).

If your joints are damaged or you’ve experienced bone loss, you might need an arthroplasty (joint replacement). Your surgeon will remove your damaged natural joint and replace it with a prosthesis (artificial joint). You might need a partial or total joint replacement.

Your provider or surgeon will tell you which type of surgery you’ll need and what to expect.

PROGNOSIS

What can I expect if I have arthritis?
You should expect to manage arthritis symptoms for a long time (probably the rest of your life). Your provider will help you find treatments that reduce how much (and how often) arthritis impacts your daily routine.

Some people with arthritis experience more severe symptoms as they age. Ask your provider how often you should have follow-up visits to check for changes in your joints.

PREVENTION

How do I prevent arthritis?
Some forms of arthritis happen naturally or because of health conditions you can’t change, so are inevitable. However, you can lower your chances of developing arthritis by:

✅Avoiding to***co products.

✅Following a diet and exercise plan that’s healthy for you.

✅Doing low-impact exercise.

✅Always wearing proper protective equipment for any activity that could damage your joints.

03/10/2025

October is .🩷

If you notice any of these symptoms, it’s important to get checked by a healthcare professional immediately 👇🏿

01/10/2025

HAPPY 65TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION TO NIGERIANS 🇳🇬

30/09/2025

ULCER (PEPTIC/DUODENAL) ASSOCIATED WITH HELICOBACTER PYLORI

DEFINITION

An ulcer is an excavation of the surface of an organ or tissue, produced by sloughing of necrotic inflammatory tissues.

Helicobacter pylori, H pylori (see the image below) is a ubiquitous organism that is present in about 50% of the global population. Chronic infection with H pylori causes atrophic and even metaplastic changes in the stomach, and it has a known association with peptic or duodenal ulcer disease.

ROUTE OF TRANSMISSION

The most common route of H pylori infection is either oral-to-oral or fecal-to-oral contact

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS

In general, patients infected with H pylori are asymptomatic, and no specific clinical signs and symptoms have been described. When signs and/or symptoms are present, they may include the following;

Nausea

Vomiting

Abdominal pain

Heartburn

Dyspepsia

Diarrhea

Hunger in the morning

Halitosis (bad breath).

TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT

Perforated and bleeding peptic ulcer clinical practice guidelines were released in January 2020 by the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES). Indications for antimicrobial therapy and for H pylori testing in patients with bleeding peptic ulcer are as follows;

🩺Empirical antimicrobial therapy not recommended

🩺H pylori testing in all patients

🩺If positive for H pylori, eradication therapy recommended

🩺First-line eradication therapy: Standard triple therapy (ie, amoxicillin, clarithromycin, proton-pump inhibitor [PPI])

🩺First-line therapy if high clarithromycin resistance detected: Ten-day sequential therapy with four drugs (ie, amoxicillin, clarithromycin, metronidazole, PPI)

🩺Second-line therapy if first-line failed: Ten-day levofloxacin-amoxicillin triple therapy

🩺Start standard triple therapy after 72-96 hours of intravenous PPI, for 14-day duration.

PATIENT EDUCATION

Educate patients with a high risk for gastric cancer about clinical control methods and, if H pylori-positive, to begin eradication therapy. However, eradication regimens for H pylorii are complex and might not be fully comprehended by patients; thus explore barriers to adherence and address these prior to prescribing.

ADVICE PATIENTS/CLIENTS

To those battling with ulcer, ensure you have yourself tested of the H pylori for the following benefits;

🎯 Reduction in cost of treatment from an empirical treatment approach.

🎯 Rational use of Antibiotics to avoid unnecessary intake

🎯 Only treat patients who have a positive test result for H pylori infection.

🎯 Try to ascertain potential contributing causes, such as inadequate adherence to therapy and insufficient gastric suppression.

🎯 Antibiotic resistance is typically the cause of refractory H pylori infection (ie, persistent infection following attempted eradication therapy).

30/09/2025

BE INFORMED

List of Withdrawn, Suspended and Cancelled products as approved by NAFDAC


See complete list (101 products) ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pylYtQ

This is to inform the General Public that the following products are approved for withdrawal, suspension and cancellation by NAFDAC. They are therefore no longer permitted for manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, sale and use within Nigeria.
Please note that:

1. The Certificate of Registration of a product is said to be withdrawn when the use of the Certificate of Registration of that product is discontinued upon request of the Market Authorisation Holder.

2. The Certificate of Registration of a product may be suspended when the conditions upon which the NAFDAC Registration license was issued are no longer met, and the Agency is to make a determination.

3. The Certificate of Registration of a product is said to be cancelled when the NAFDAC Certificate of Registration license of that product is revoked by NAFDAC.

25/09/2025

THEME (FIP): “THINK HEALTH, THINK PHARMACIST.”

Pharmacists have indispensable role in building sustainable health systems especially in socio-economic constraints, rising demand on services, and complex challenges like antimicrobial resistance.

Pharmacists are more than dispensers of medicines; We are caregivers, caretakers of medication safety, bridges to communities, guardians of rational drug use, and partners in health promotion, prevention and treatment.

HAPPY WORLD PHARMACISTS DAY 2025.

14/09/2025

🩺 BEFORE YOU GIVE OR RECEIVED A TETANUS INJECTION — KNOW THIS🎯

A few days ago, I witnessed a scenario that made me realize how important it is to understand the difference between TT, TD, and ATS before giving or accepting any tetanus injection.

Someone had an injury and was rushed to a nearby drug outlet for first aid. An auxiliary nurse immediately prescribed a set of injections — one of them was Tetanus Toxoid (TT). I asked her, “Why TT?” She replied, “To prevent tetanus.”

I paused and smiled. But instead of arguing, I went directly to the injured person and asked a few questions about her medical history. That’s how I found out she had just received a child immunization recently — meaning she most likely already got a TT shot as part of routine maternal immunization.

At that point, I advised against giving another TT injection.

This situation made me realize how many people, even some health workers, don't fully understand when and which type of tetanus protection to use. So here’s a breakdown:

🧬 Know the Difference: TT, TD, and ATS

1. Tetanus Toxoid (TT)

What it is: A vaccine that trains the body to build long-term protection against tetanus.

Where it's found: Commonly available in pharmacies and clinics.

When to use: For routine immunization or as a booster, not suitable for immediate/emergency use.

Note: It takes days to weeks to build immunity.

2. Tetanus Diphtheria (TD)

What it is: A combined vaccine for tetanus and diphtheria, used in adults and mothers.

Where it's found: Usually in healthcare centers or immunization clinics.

When to use: For long-term protection, especially in women of childbearing age.

Note: Diphtheria can also infect wounds, so this vaccine serves a dual protective role.

3. Anti-Tetanus Serum (ATS)

What it is: A serum that provides immediate, short-term protection through ready-made antibodies

When to use: In emergencies, especially for unimmunized or partially immunized people with a tetanus-prone wound.

Caution: ATS can cause allergic reactions since it’s made from horse serum.

⚠️ Why Mistakes Happen

Many people don’t know the difference. To them, “As long as it says tetanus, it’s good.” But that’s not true. TT is cheap and common — that’s why it's often used wrongly in emergencies. On the other hand, ATS is more expensive, so some people skip it, putting profit or convenience before patient safety.

📢 Advice to Clients and Patients

Always ask what injection you're being given and why. Don’t just accept TT, TD, or ATS blindly. They each have a purpose:

✅ Use the right one, at the right time, for the right reason.

💉 TT – for routine, long-term protection
💉 TD – for adults/mothers, with added diphtheria protection
💉 ATS – for emergencies, immediate action

Let’s reduce medical errors by staying informed and asking questions. Your health is your right, protect it with knowledge.

03/09/2025

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01/09/2025

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26/08/2025

PUBLIC ALERT!!!🚨

01/07/2025

HAPPY NEW MONTH FAMILY & FRIENDS

The Lord himself will lead you and be with you. He will not fail you or abandon you, so do not lose courage or be afraid.”(GNB)