Category: Medications - Page 3
How Medicines Work and When They're Safe to Use
Learn how medicines interact with your body at a molecular level and why understanding their mechanism of action is essential for safe, effective use. Avoid dangerous side effects by knowing what your drugs actually do.
Red Flags in Drug Interactions: 5 Deadly Combinations Your Pharmacist Must Flag
Learn the five deadliest drug combinations that can cause hospitalization or death-and why pharmacists often miss them. Get practical steps to protect yourself from dangerous medication interactions.
Soy Products and Thyroid Medications: Best Practices for Absorption
Soy products can reduce levothyroxine absorption by up to 30%. Learn the best timing practices to avoid interference without giving up soy. Evidence-based advice for hypothyroid patients.
Gabapentinoid Safety: Safe Dosing, Managing Dizziness, and Preventing Misuse
Gabapentin and pregabalin are commonly prescribed for nerve pain, but high doses increase dizziness, fall risk, and misuse. Learn safe dosing, how to spot danger signs, and what to ask your doctor to stay protected.
Elderly Renal Impairment: How to Adjust Medication Dosing to Prevent Toxicity
Elderly patients with kidney impairment are at high risk for medication toxicity. Learn how to adjust doses using CrCl, which drugs are most dangerous, and how to prevent life-threatening side effects.
Opioids and Adrenal Insufficiency: A Rare but Life-Threatening Side Effect You Need to Know
Opioid-induced adrenal insufficiency is a rare but life-threatening side effect of long-term opioid use. It suppresses cortisol production, leaving patients vulnerable to crisis during stress or illness. Early testing and careful tapering can prevent death.
Nimotop (Nimodipine) vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Recovery
Nimotop (nimodipine) is the standard treatment to prevent brain damage after a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Learn how it compares to alternatives like nilvadipine, statins, and endovascular options - and when switching might be necessary.
International Reference Pricing: How Countries Set Generic Drug Prices
International reference pricing helps countries set lower prices for generic drugs by comparing costs across nations. While it saves billions, it also causes shortages and reduces manufacturer incentives. Here's how it works-and where it’s heading.
Doctor Attitudes Toward Generic Drugs: What Providers Really Think
Doctors know generics are safe and effective-but many still hesitate to prescribe them. This article explores why provider attitudes lag behind the science, and what’s needed to close the trust gap.
Rare Adverse Events with Generics: When and How to Report Side Effects
Learn when and how to report rare side effects from generic medications. Understand what counts as serious, how to submit a report to the FDA, and why your report could prevent harm to others.