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Albeir Messiha
Pharmaceutical Medicine
Dr. Albeir Messiha is a clinical pharmacologist practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Messiha specializes in developing and testing new pharmaceutical products, with specific focus on the correlation between drugs and diseases. Clinical pharmacologists optimize drug prescribing and prevent medication errors as well as contribute to new drug applications delivered to the FDA.
11 years
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Albeir Messiha
- Tampa, FL
- Ahram Canadian University
- Accepting new patients
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A medicine expired yesterday. Can I still have it?
You still can use it, it’s not going to harm you. The expiration date by the manufacturer is the date when the active ingredient of the medication would not provide 100% effective. READ MORE
You still can use it, it’s not going to harm you. The expiration date by the manufacturer is the date when the active ingredient of the medication would not provide 100% effective. The effect will be less, but the medication would not cause a side effect.
What medication is best to give a child when they have a headache?
The best over-the-counter treatment is tylenol or advil liquigel caps, 2 caps or tablets by mouth at once not to exceed 6 per day. However, I prefer the referral to the family READ MORE
The best over-the-counter treatment is tylenol or advil liquigel caps, 2 caps or tablets by mouth at once not to exceed 6 per day. However, I prefer the referral to the family doctor because the headache can occur from different reasons like stress or not having enough sleep. It's better to find out the cause through proper diagnosis to get the right treatment.
How do pharmaceutical medicines work in the body?
Medications have different mechanisms, either by targeting a specific receptors in the body, changing chemistry of the body by downgrading or upgrading certain enzymes or hormones, READ MORE
Medications have different mechanisms, either by targeting a specific receptors in the body, changing chemistry of the body by downgrading or upgrading certain enzymes or hormones, or by deactivating body transmitters.
Are birth control pills bad for my hormone levels?
Birth control actually works by changing body hormones to make the uterus unsuitable for conception or ovulation. However, you need to consult your own doctor for the best contraception READ MORE
Birth control actually works by changing body hormones to make the uterus unsuitable for conception or ovulation. However, you need to consult your own doctor for the best contraception method that will be suitable for you based on different hormonal parameters and personal requirements. For example, some birth control contains iron for women who have anemia.
What is a substitute for Crocin?
I believe excedrine migraine would be a good alternative as an OTC MEDICATION. Otherwise, fioricet would provide the best alternative, but you need an Rx for that.
