Pharm. Ifeoma Azosiri

02/06/2026

💊 Timing of medications is as important as the medication itself.

Statins are medications used by people with high cholesterol/fat to reduce cholesterol in the body.
Also used by high risk individuals such as people with diabetes, hypertension... who have a high tendency of developing heart diseases.

Cholesterol production in the body happens at night. Therefore these medications are targeted to ensure night time is well covered.

There are long acting statins- stays about 12-24 hrs in the body, example Rosuvastatin- these can be taken any time of the day.
There are short acting ones- they stay about 1-3 hrs in the body, example simvastatin- these ones should be taken at night time to ensure the period of highest cholesterol production, (which is night time) is covered.

Right timing! Excellent result.

02/06/2026

Control what goes into your body.

Make the right choices because every meal is either helping create health, Or feeding the environment for disease to thrive.

Highly refined and ultra processed foods create suitable environment for diseases to grow.

Healthy foods reduce inflammation, strengthen immune system and improve your overall quality of life.

It's not about fancy or perfection, it's about supporting your body for a long heathy life.

Live healthier, live better.

02/06/2026

Online public health information, particularly here in my space,

Does not mean Diagnosis
Does not Prescribe
Does not mean Consultation
Does not mean Follow-up

Your personal physician or consultant (doctor), personal pharmacists, Lab scientist, your nurse and every healthcare provider in your healthcare team are there for you when you need them for any health concerns you might have.

Online health information are usually generic, not individualized. Always ensure you are working with your personal professional healthcare team for individualized services and best results.

Live healthier, live better.

01/06/2026

Take before food. Not after.

Omeprazole- medicine used for treatment of ulcer, acid reflux, heartburn... works by blocking acid release in the stomach.

Normally, when you eat food, the food triggers release of acid in the stomach. This acid is necessary for food breakdown, digestion and absorption.

This is why some people with ulcer feel pain after eating food; because of the acid that is released.
And that's where this class of drugs come in..

So to avoid the pain, you take the medicine ahead of time- about 30- 45 minutes before you begin to eat in order to block the acid before food arrives.

If you take it at the point of eating or after food, it won't work as well because by then the acid must have been released.

By the reason of this mechanism of action is the reason long term use of these medications can lead to protein, micro-nutrients deficiency and numerous other side effects associated with this class of drugs.
And hence you're advised to follow instructions by your professional health care provider.

01/06/2026

Beyond Blood Sugar Control!

Diabetes care and management is not just about blood sugar control.

A lot of people, focus only on blood sugar.

But effective diabetes care is a strategic and holistic approach that not only controls blood sugar but protect organs, blood vessels, and limit or prevent complications in the long run.

Some people believe they can eat every and anything provided they take their medication.

For people who do this, what usually happens is that, the number of medications they take continues to increase (the doctor continues to increase their medications).
Then add insulin injection along the way.
And eventually, inevitably, complications will begin to arise.

Complications of diabetes are usually very difficult to handle.

For effective and meaningful diabetes care (particularly type 2 diabetes)
🔵 Drug treatment is vital
🔴 But lifestyle changes are the basic building block for diabetes care, reversal (where possible) and protection of cells and organs.
🟡 Weight reduction is very helpful in people who're overweight.
🟠 Self monitoring of blood sugar.
🟢 Follow up with your professional healthcare provider.

This approach does not just control your blood sugar, it protects your organs, improves your overall health and improves your quality of life.

01/06/2026

Happy new month. A lot is going on. We're trusting God to come through for us, collectively and individually.

It's a new month, let's put our best foot forward.

01/06/2026

30/05/2026

You've probably heard the statement that once you're diagnosed with hypertension and start taking antihypertensive medicine 💊 -- you will continue to take it for life.

Well, this statement is not cast in stone, it holds for most hypertensive patients, but certainly not everyone.

Treatment for hypertension is personalized.

Whether you continue treatment for life or not depends on several factors.

One of those factors is

💥 Cause-
what lead to your hypertension. (My last post on hypertension discussed different causes of hypertension).
If the cause of the hypertension is, for instance, genetics, kidney disease, the person must continue medicine for hypertension as long the kidney problem is still there.

On the other hand, if the cause of your hypertension is insulin resistance as a result of lifestyle.

Lifestyle intervention- meaning lifestyle changes, to a great extent can help bring your blood pressure to normal. This may lead to your healthcare provider deciding to put you off med💊 or reducing it to a great extent.

⚠⚠⚠ Never stop your blood pressure medications 💊💊 unless your doctor says so.

30/05/2026

Good health is a daily investment. The choices we make today shape our future well-being.

Preventive care is powerful.

Ensure to put your health in the front-burner, and prioritize your health this weekend.