DR BEST

A hypertensive patient on amlodipine complains of swollen ankles. What is the mechanism?

A. Sodium and water retention from aldosterone
B. Greater arteriolar than venular dilation, raising capillary hydrostatic pressure
C. Heart failure from negative inotropy
D. Hypoalbuminaemia

1 day ago | [YT] | 1

DR BEST

A hypertensive patient on amlodipine complains of swollen ankles. What is the mechanism?

A. Sodium and water retention from aldosterone
B. Greater arteriolar than venular dilation, raising capillary hydrostatic pressure
C. Heart failure from negative inotropy
D. Hypoalbuminaemia

1 day ago | [YT] | 1

DR BEST

There’s currently a cure for hepatitis B
This one is a good news

But this is not a criteria to start licking people’s spit anyhow 😂😂
I am sure you get it 👀

2 days ago | [YT] | 1

DR BEST

A 55-year-old man with type 2 diabetes on long-term metformin develops severe malaise, rapid breathing and abdominal pain. Which serious adverse effect of metformin should be suspected?

A. Hypoglycaemia
B. Lactic acidosis
C. Diabetes insipidus
D. Hyperkalaemia

2 days ago | [YT] | 1

DR BEST

Some medicines should never be stopped suddenly.

Stopping certain treatments abruptly can be dangerous to your health and even cause you more harm than what you have been treating.

Below are examples of some medications that you should never stop on your own or suddenly without consulting your pharmacist

• Beta-blockers and some other BP medicines
• Long-term steroids
• Anti-seizure medicines
• Some antidepressants

"I'm feeling better" or "my tablets finished" is not a reason to skip doses. If cost, side effects, or supply is the problem, speak to your pharmacist or doctor before you stop.
There are often safer options.

Don’t say you were not informed
Now I have done my part to educate
Do well to share this post so that others can learn

4 days ago | [YT] | 1

DR BEST

As a young pharmacists, when managing an elderly patient and they complain of a new symptom. one question you should always ask yourself is:
"Could this new symptom be a side effect?"

Let’s take for example, An elderly patient is given a drug for dizziness, but the dizziness came from their BP tablet. Now there are two drugs where one adjustment would have helped. This is called a prescribing cascade.

Clinical pearl: When an older patient develops a new complaint, review their medicine list before adding another one and even if they had already been given another medication by their healthcare provider for the new symptom. Always review the medication they have been taking before the development of the new symptom.
In that way, you can easily spot a cascade

Have you caught a cascade in practice?
Share yours below 👇

Dr Best

5 days ago | [YT] | 1

DR BEST

A HEARTFELT THANK YOU! ❤️ | HEALTH ROUNDS WITH DR. BEST

A sincere appreciation to everyone who made the second episode of Health Rounds with Dr. Best a success! 🎉❤️

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Your contributions helped shed light on the importance of early detection, regular screening, HPV vaccination, breast self-examination, and breaking the myths surrounding breast and cervical cancer.

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1 week ago | [YT] | 3

DR BEST

Have questions, complaints, or need accurate information on regulated products? The NAFDAC Call Centre is ready to assist you.

📞 Complaints:
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1 week ago | [YT] | 2

DR BEST

1hr+ to health Rounds

Hope you are ready

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1 week ago | [YT] | 1

DR BEST

If you notice any fake products being sold, PLEASE don’t keep quiet.

Report them to the Lagos State Cosumer Protection Agency via their toll free line: 0800 005 2726 or email: lasgcopa@gmail.com

You can also reach them on social media: @lasgcopa

Please repost so others can see and safeguard themselves!

1 week ago | [YT] | 2