The pharmacy profession in Nigeria is regulated by the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria. To register a pharmacy premises in Nigeria, you have to fulfill certain obligations and satisfy the rules and regulations as stipulated by the governing body. It should be noted that you don’t have to be a pharmacist to own a pharmacy. All … Read more
The YPG Nigeria was formed in 2012. It is an interest group of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN). Hence, the name is the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria – Young Pharmacist Group (PSN -YPG). Their activities are therefore supervised by Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, the President of PSN. The membership is limited to all licensed pharmacists … Read more
Coronavirus outbreak (covid-19) was first detected in Wuhan, China in December 2021. The acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused by a virus, coronavirus would go on to become a global pandemic, wreaking havoc and throwing the whole world into unprecedented chaos and panic. Many countries were affected and the number of cases and fatalities exceeded … Read more
Drug interactions with milk have been a long issue with some antibiotics medication. Milk is a very rich source of nutrient for body development and bone building. It has a lot of essential nutrients. It is filled with lots of proteins, minerals like zinc, calcium, potassium, vitamins like vitamin D, vitamin B12. Low-fat and fat-free … Read more
Both diclofenac and ibuprofen are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). They work by blocking the action of both cyclooxygenases, COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes blocking prostaglandin production. Prostaglandins are responsible for inflammation and pain. Diclofenac and ibuprofen are used for pain and inflammatory conditions such as pyrexia, headache, migraine attacks, osteoarthritis, menstrual cramps, etc. In our previous … Read more
A pharmacy degree is one of the most sought-after courses in the medical field. The B. Pharm and D. Pharm degrees are equivalent in some countries. A pharmacy degree program is a necessary requirement to practice as a pharmacist. In some countries, the B. Pharm is being phased out in favor of D. Pharm and … Read more
Diclofenac is formed as either sodium or potassium salt. Diclofenac belongs to a group of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They have analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory actions. The diclofenac sodium or potassium are the two forms available for patients. The mechanism of action of NSAIDs is not fully known. However, they work by inhibiting cyclooxygenase … Read more
Loratadine and cetirizine are both anti-histamines used for treating allergic conditions such as rhinitis, colds, pruritus, urticarial rashes, sneezing, allergic conjunctivitis, and nasal congestion. The question is: should I take loratadine or cetirizine hydrochloride? Loratadine is a cyproheptadine derivative. It is a long-acting and potent tricyclic H1-antihistamine drug. It selectively antagonizes the histamine H₁ receptor. … Read more
Pharmacy is one of the most sought-after courses in Nigeria, with many prospective candidates aiming to get admission to study the course in Nigeria tertiary schools. It is good for any candidate to know all the accredited universities offering pharmacy in Nigeria and choose from them only. Recently, there has been a surge in the … Read more
There are so many debates about combining anti-malarial drugs and vitamin C. Different researches have proven that combining both vitamin C and anti-malarial drugs might actually be harmful in the treatment of malaria. It has also been observed that taking vitamin A-rich fruits such as grapefruit, oranges with artesunate, and amodiaquine can cause a reduction … Read more