Abdii Jimmaa

08/05/2026

04/05/2026

QORICHOOTA YEROO ULFAA FUDHATAMUU HIN QABNE
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1.NSAIDS(Aspirine,Diclofenac,Ibuprofen,Indome
thacin….etc): keessumaa torbee28 booda(3rd trimester). Onnee daa’imaa irratti miidhaa qaba( closure of ductus arteriosus)

2.Statins(Atrovastatine,Simvastatine,Levostatine…etc): qorichootni kun kolestrolii haadhaa gadi buusu, kolestrooliin ammoo guddina daa’imaaf barbaachisaadha

3.Warfarin: rakkoo dhalootaa fiduu danda’a( multiple birth defects)

4.Testestrone: rakkoo dhalootaa fiduu danda’a

5.Misoprostol: ulfa irraa baasa( miscarriage)

6.Sulfamethoxale/trimethoprim(Bactrim): keessumaa torbee 28 boodafudhatamuu hin qabu

7.Nitroimidazole(Metronidale and Tinidazole): keessumaa torbee 12 jalqabaa irratti(1st trimester) fudhatamuu hin qabu.

8.Griseofulvin: ulfa irraa baasa( spontanous abortion)

9.Methotrexate: rakkoo dhalootaa fida. Fkn ‘cleft palate’

10.Thalidomide: rakkoo dhalootaa fida. Fkn harkaa fi ykn miilli uumamuu dhabuu ykn gabaabbachuu.

11.Estradiol

12.Clomiphene citrate: rakkoo dhalootaa fida

13.Medroxyprogestrone acetate: rakkoo dhalootaa fida

14.Vitamin A: ulfa baasuu danda’a, rakkoo dhalootaas ni fida

15.Danazol: uumama sirna qaama walhormaata daa’imaa dhalaa(durbaa) irratti rakkoo fida

16.Finasteride: guddina sirna walhormaata daa’ima dhiiraratti rakkoo fida

17.Tetracycline: rakkoo lafee fi ilkaan daa’imaa fida

18.Chloramphenicol: dhukkuba ‘gray baby syndrome’ jedhamu daa’imatti fida

19.Isoniazid: daa’imatti gaggabdoo fi miidhaa tiruu fida

20.Sodium Valporate: rakkoo sirna narvii daa’imaa fida

21.ACE inhibitors( Enalapril,Captopril,Lisinopril,….etc): rakkoo guddina daa’imaa ,rakkoo dhalootaa fi du’aatii daa’ima gadameessa keessaa fida

22.Lithium: xannacha tayroydii fi onnee daa’imaa miidha.
23.Phenytoin: ‘cleft lip/palate fida

24.Anticonvulstants(Trimethadione,Valporic acid,Carbamazepine,):rakkoodhalootaa fidu

25.Androgens: rakkoo dhalootaa fida

03/05/2026

Diclo 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 Dex𝐚
Dexa and Diclo — A risky combination many people misuse

Many people combine Diclofenac and Dexamethasone injections for “strong relief” from pain and inflammation.

Yes, both can reduce pain and swelling — but combining them carelessly can increase serious side effects.

What is Diclofenac?

Diclofenac is an NSAID used for:
• Pain
• Inflammation
• Joint and muscle problems

What is Dexamethasone?

Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid used for:
• Severe inflammation
• Allergic reactions
• Certain immune conditions

Why can the combination become risky?

Both medicines can irritate the stomach.

When combined, the risk of:
• Stomach ulcer
• Gastritis
• Internal bleeding

may increase significantly.

Other possible risks

• Increased blood sugar
• Fluid retention
• Increased blood pressure
• Kidney strain in some patients

The risk may be higher in elderly patients or people with ulcer history, hypertension, diabetes, or kidney disease.

Common misuse

Some people:
• Request both injections together for “fast action”
• Use them repeatedly for body pain
• Self-medicate without proper evaluation

Temporary relief does not mean the combination is harmless.

Important advice

° Use only when medically indicated
° Avoid unnecessary repeated injections
° Monitor high-risk patients carefully

30/04/2026

Pharmacy

24/03/2026

Diarrhea

22/03/2026

✍️ Health+ Information

Azithromycin vs Erythromycin — What is the difference?

Many people think these two antibiotics are the same or can be used interchangeably, but that is not correct.

Both belong to a group called macrolide antibiotics, yet they have important differences.

Let’s understand 👇

1. Azithromycin

Azithromycin is commonly used for:

• Respiratory infections
• Typhoid fever
• Some sexually transmitted infections
• Skin infections

How it works:
It stops bacteria from growing by blocking bacterial protein production.

Dosing:
It is usually taken once daily, often for 3–5 days depending on the prescription.

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2. Erythromycin

Erythromycin is often used for:

• Respiratory infections
• Skin infections
• Some bacterial infections in people allergic to penicillin

How it works:
It also works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, preventing bacteria from multiplying.

Dosing:
It is usually taken 2–4 times daily, depending on the condition being treated.

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Key differences

• Common use:
Azithromycin often used for typhoid and some STIs
Erythromycin used more for respiratory and skin infections

• Dosing:
Azithromycin usually once daily
Erythromycin usually multiple times daily

• Tolerance:
Azithromycin generally causes less stomach upset
Erythromycin can cause more nausea or abdominal discomfort

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Important things to know

• Use antibiotics only when necessary and prescribed
• They do not treat viral infections like the common cold
• Always complete the full course

Remember:
Being in the same drug class does not mean they are used the same way.

Health education saves lives.

19/03/2026

With BBC News Afaan Oromoo – I just got recognized as one of their top fans!

09/03/2026

Antibiotics and Classification 💉💊

27/02/2026

H pylori

10/01/2026

Common Drugs and uses
For educational purposes only