Wednesday 28 March 2018

MY LOVE FOR TRAMADOL by Chuka Amukamara (BPharm, PharmD)

As we bemoan the rising cases of untimely deaths befalling the youth, most of which we classify as mysterious, let us discuss the causes of those we certainly can PREVENT.

DRUG ABUSE:

He fell down and died.

He was well, but suddenly began to vomit blood, and then died

He suffered shortness of breath, even when he wasn't asthmatic, and suddenly died.

The family history is devoid of heart diseases, yet we lost him to a heart disease.

He was not aggressive until he joined a particular gang, lifestyle changed, he took high risk and we lost him.

He came back last night (from undisclosed place) slept, and couldn't wake up.

He was involved in rape, armed robbery, arrested and convicted.

He combined chemicals as was copied from peers, expected to feel euphoric, but slumped and we lost him.
So many others:

Although genuine causes may be related to these type of mysterious deaths, but mostly, drug abuse fits in better.
Have you heard of:

Tramadol
Codeine(benylin)
Amphetamines
Flunitrazepam(rohypnol)
Morphine
Diazepam
Bromazepam
LSD
Street ecstacy (methamphetamine)
Hemp
Heroin
Cocaine
Hashish and so many others.

These are chemicals agents (analgesics, muscle depressants, hallucinogens etc) produced for SEVERE medical conditions, on which they are used within a SHORT time in a strictly regulated DOSES.

Every drug with notable benefits when taken appropriately, surely will have notable side effects, but when such drug is wrongly taken, untoward effects become inevitable.

From the described death patterns above, we can simply notice that the untoward effects are mostly unannounced (doesn't necessarily start with headache or body ache, but just happened).

Your friend shared all the benefits of tramadol: improved sexual performance, feeling of well-being; you joined and enjoyed the moment, did he equally tell you that it causes heart problems?

What of hemp, so beneficial when the useful component is extracted and formulated, but smoking, especially in the "underaged" shows you the simplest route to the Psychiatry?

What of rise in depression and suicide cases?

Do not accuse the dead, especially those that truly died from drug abuse and preventable drug errors, but do what you can do to help the living:

Avoid drug abuse

Avoid self medication

Have a personal Pharmacist/Physician who you must consult for advice on drugs.

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Thursday 8 March 2018

                    WORLD'S KIDNEY DAY:




If you appreciate the role of kidney in the body system and homeostasis, please join us today as the world celebrates Kidney: a very vital organ which ensures that our blood is constantly clean from toxic substances and remove them through the urine.
Join us also to sympathize  with those that have lost their kidney functions to diseases, sicknesses and wrong lifestyle practices.

Know ye today, that your kidney is one of the most important organs that care about your well-being and you must care about their well-being too.
A good care for the kidney, is a good care for your whole body.

CARES FOR THE KIDNEY

1. Stay hydrated always: Drink sufficient water daily, it's better to drink excess than to not drink enough.

2. Drink clean water and observe good hygiene.

3. Reduce your salt and caffeine intake.

4. Moderate your alcohol consumption.

5. Treat every infections as soon as you notice symptoms especially URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS to avoid disease progression that may precipitate kidney disease.

6. Avoid Self-medication: do not prescribe drugs for yourself. Several drugs including antibiotics affect  the kidney when taken wrongly.

7. When taking pharmaceutical products, ensure you discuss with your pharmacist to obtain necessary drug information.

8. If you notice any unusual pain at the lower region of your back (flank pain), please consult your doctor for advice.

Live healthy!

Stay healthy!!

Happy world's kidney day 8th March .

Pharm. Chuka Amukamara (BPharm, PharmD)

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