Pharm Tech. Precious Adona

30/05/2026

🚨 STOP GUESSING! Is it Malaria or Something Else?

You wake up feeling hot, weak, and your body is aching.

Your first thought? "Ah, it’s malaria again." 🚶‍♂️💨 You run to the pharmacy, grab an antimalarial, and start taking it.

But three days later... you feel even worse.
Here is the truth that could save a life today: 👇
Not every fever is malaria. And treating a bacterial infection with malaria medicine (or vice versa) is a dangerous game of roulette.

Look closely at what Pharm. Precious Adona is holding in her hands:

• On the Left: ARTEMETHER Injection – A frontline warrior specifically designed to fight and kill malaria parasites in the blood. 🦟

• On the Right: CEFTRIAZONE Injection BP (1g) – A powerful, broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat severe bacterial infections (like typhoid, pneumonia, or severe UTIs).

⚠️ The Danger of "Self-Medication"
When you take Artemether for a illness caused by bacteria, the bacteria keep multiplying. When you abuse Ceftriaxone without a doctor's prescription, your body can build antibiotic resistance—meaning when you actually need it, it won’t work anymore.

🩺 The Professional Golden Rule:
Before you treat, TEST!
👉Always get a rapid diagnostic test (RDT) or a full blood count so your pharmacist or doctor can give you exactly what your body needs.

💬 Drop a comment below: Have you ever treated "malaria" it worked for you or you treated malaria to find out it was actually something else? Let’s talk in the comments!

Disclaimer: This post is just for educational purposes, always consult your physician before using any medication

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29/05/2026

A young lady I know very well once in Portharcourt, went to a drug store looking excited but also a bit anxious.

She whispered, “Please, I want something that can help me gain weight. I’m too slim… I want my body to fill up fast before my event.”

Someone had told her about dexamethasone—that it can “increase appetite and make the body full quickly.”

Without proper medical advice, she started using it.

At first, it looked like a miracle.

Within a short time:
• Her appetite increased
• Her face became fuller
• Her body started “changing” quickly

She was happy. Friends even complimented her.

But after a few weeks, the story changed.

⚠️ The hidden price she didn’t expect

Her face became too round and swollen (moon face).
Her stomach started protruding, but not in a healthy way.
She noticed:
• Rapid weight gain in unwanted areas
• Stretch marks appearing on her skin
• Frequent tiredness
• Mood swings and emotional changes
• Irregular menstrual cycle

Then came something more serious—
she started getting sick easily. A simple infection took longer to heal.

💊 What really happened?

Dexamethasone is not a weight gain supplement.
Dexamethasone is a strong corticosteroid (steroid hormone) used to reduce inflammation and suppress allergic or immune reactions.

It is commonly used for:
• Severe allergies
• Asthma attacks
• Skin inflammation
• Brain swelling
• Certain autoimmune conditions
• Hospital emergencies
that alters how the body stores fat, retains fluid, and responds to stress.

Yes—it can increase appetite and cause weight gain,
but it is not a healthy weight gain medicine. It is a side effect of hormonal disturbance.

The truth many people don’t tell you

The “fast body filling” comes at a cost:
• Fat redistribution (face, belly, neck)
• Weak immune system
• Possible hormonal imbalance
• Risk of diabetes and high blood pressure
• Skin changes (stretch marks, acne)
And most importantly—
when you stop it suddenly, the body can crash.

My kind advice:
If your goal is healthy weight gain:
• Eat calorie-dense balanced meals
• Increase protein intake (eggs, beans, fish, milk)
• Use safe nutritional supplements if needed
• Exercise to build healthy body mass
• Speak to a healthcare professional

Disclaimer: Never use steroids like dexamethasone for cosmetic weight gain, it is also very important that you consult a health professional before taking any medication.

That young lady got what she wanted quickly… but not safely.

Her “fast body gain” turned into a health journey she didn’t plan for.

Dexamethasone is a life-saving drug—not a beauty shortcut. When used wrongly, it can change more than your weight… it can change your health story.

If you’re are aware of this medicine drop “HEALTH EDUCATION SAVES LIVES“ at the comment section.

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28/05/2026

27/05/2026

GOOD MORNING PHARMILY ❤️
Please Never mix drugs like this!

Combining malaria drugs with antibiotics without proper advice can lead to serious harm.
Just because they treat different infections doesn’t mean they’re safe together.

👉 Talk to a professional first.
Don’t gamble with your health. By the special grace of God almighty, together we would build a healthy community. I am so glad we are 11k on this platform.

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26/05/2026

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25/05/2026

TRUE LIFE STORY: A Costly Mistake

A young lady walked into the pharmacy complaining of persistent fever and serious body weakness. She had already taken P-Alaxin for malaria… but when she didn’t feel better after 2 days, someone advised her to “add” Ciprotab.

Three days later, she returned—this time with severe weakness, palpitations, and dizziness.

👉 The problem wasn’t just the illness…
👉 It was the combination of drugs.

💊 WHAT YOU MUST KNOW

P-Alaxin (Dihydroartemisinin + Piperaquine)
– Used for malaria
– Can affect heart rhythm (QT prolongation)

Ciprotab (Ciprofloxacin)
– Antibiotic for bacterial infections
– ALSO has potential to affect heart rhythm

⚠️ WHY THIS COMBINATION IS RISKY

Taking both together can:
- Increase risk of dangerous heart rhythm problems
- Cause palpitations, fainting, or even sudden collapse
- Mask the real illness if diagnosis is wrong

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COMMON MISTAKE👇
“Fever = Malaria + Typhoid, so take both drugs together” ❌
👉 This assumption is dangerous and outdated

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✅ WHAT TO DO INSTEAD
👉Test before treatment (Malaria test, Widal, or culture)
👉Use only the prescribed medication
👉Avoid mixing drugs without professional guidance

My kind advice:
Not all drugs are “safe to combine” just because they treat similar symptoms.
Some combinations can harm more than the disease itself.
👉Don’t treat based on guesswork. Treat based on evidence.
👉 Your heart is too important for trial and error.

📍Please share this post many people are not aware of this danger.

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Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only always consult your physician before using any medication. fans

23/05/2026

“He bought amoxicillin… but the infection didn’t move.” His body sickly as though he didn’t take any drug.

A young man complained after 5 days of self-medication.

After some investigations, We switched him to Augmentin…3 days later, he came back smiling.

So what really made the difference?

💊 Amoxicillin vs Augmentin: The Real Truth you need to know (I am doing this post again because of the series of questions on my DM concerning these drugs.) Read now👇

👉 Amoxicillin:
• A basic penicillin antibiotic
• Works well for many common infections
• BUT some bacteria can resist it

👉 Augmentin (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid):
• A stronger combination
• Clavulanic acid acts like a “bodyguard” 🛡️
• It blocks bacterial resistance, allowing amoxicillin to work better

Simple Breakdown (Don’t Miss This)
• Amoxicillin = Good soldier 👮‍♂️
• Augmentin = Soldier + Shield 🛡️

👉 When bacteria become “stubborn,” Augmentin steps in.

✍️ When to Use Which?
✔️ Mild infections → Amoxicillin may be enough
✔️ Resistant or severe infections → Augmentin is preferred

BUT PLEASE👇
Never upgrade yourself, misuse leads to antibiotic resistance (a global danger ⚠️)

My kind advice:
Not every infection needs “stronger drugs.”
Sometimes, the right drug is better than the strong drug. Always complete your dose
Don’t self-medicate antibiotics.
If symptoms persist → reassess, don’t just switch blindly

👉 It’s not about taking more drugs… it’s about taking the RIGHT one.

Share this post, You might help someone avoid antibiotic failure tomorrow.

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Pharm. Precious Adona Ihunwo.
Your favorite priest’s wife with a difference
I teach value👌.

Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only, always consult your physician before using any medication.
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22/05/2026

🩸 A TRUE-LIFE LESSON MANY LEARN TOO LATE…

A young couple walked into the clinic, excited about starting a family. Everything seemed perfect… until their test results came out.

Both were AS genotype.

The joy in the room slowly turned into silence.
Why? Because AS + AS means a high chance of having a child with SS (sickle cell disease) — a lifelong, painful condition.

💔 That moment changed everything.

✍️This is why knowing your blood group & genotype is NOT optional.

🩸 Blood Group (A, B, AB, O):
• Critical for safe blood transfusion
• Can save your life during emergencies, surgery, or childbirth

🧬 Knowing your Genotype (AA, AS, SS):
• Helps you make informed relationship/marriage decisions
• Prevents avoidable cases of sickle cell disease

✍️ Key Takeaway:
Don’t wait until love becomes complicated or emergencies arise.

— Know your status early
— Discuss it openly with your partner
— Make informed, life-saving decisions

👉 A simple test today can prevent a lifetime of regret tomorrow.

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22/05/2026

🚨 LIFE-SAVING ALERT: ARTEMETHER INJECTION 💉 (READ THIS!)

Malaria can kill fast — but the right treatment can save faster.

✍️ What is Artemether Injection?
A powerful antimalarial drug used for severe malaria, especially when the patient can’t take oral medication.

👇Why it’s VERY IMPORTANT:
• Acts rapidly to reduce parasite load
• Prevents complications & death
• Used in emergency/hospital settings

💉 How it’s given:
• Given intramuscularly (IM)
• Usually starts with a loading dose, then daily doses
• Must be followed with oral antimalarials after improvement

👉DO NOT misuse:
• Not for mild malaria at home
• Not a self-injection drug
• Always administered by a health professional

✍️ Possible side effects:
• Injection site pain
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Rare: allergic reactions

📌 My kind advice:
Artemether injection = Emergency weapon against severe malaria. But it must be used wisely and professionally. Early treatment of malaria saves lives, don’t wait till it becomes severe!

👉Share this — someone’s life may depend on it.
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Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes, don’t self medicate.

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21/05/2026

THE POWER DUO YOU SHOULD NEVER MISUSE!

A patient walks in very sick… high fever, weakness, possible severe infection.
Doctor prescribes Gentamicin + Ceftriaxone injection.

🚨 First things first:
This combo is hospital-based and should only be given by a qualified healthcare professional.

Why this combo? 🤔
✅ Ceftriaxone – A broad-spectrum antibiotic
• Attacks many bacteria
• Works well in blood, lungs, urine, brain (meningitis!)

✅ Gentamicin – A powerful aminoglycoside
• Targets strong, resistant bacteria
• Works fast, especially in severe infections

✍️ WHY COMBINE THEM?
• Double attack = better kill rate
• Covers more organisms (especially in life-threatening infections)
• Used in: sepsis, typhoid complications, severe UTIs, intra-abdominal infections

⛔️ BUT HERE’S THE DANGER ZONE:
This combo is NOT for casual use!
— Gentamicin can affect the kidneys & ears (hearing loss)
— Wrong dosing = toxicity risk
— Must be properly monitored (renal function tests!)

TAKKE NOTE:
👉 This is a hospital-grade combination
👉 Life-saving when used RIGHT
👉 Harmful when abused
👉 Never self-inject or recommend blindly!

As a smart patient or healthcare provider:
Use wisely, monitor closely, save lives. 💙

Disclaimer: This post is fit educational purposes only please don’t self medicate. fans

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20/05/2026