Category: Medications - Page 2

How to Track Medication Expiration Dates in Your Cabinet 19 Dec 2025

How to Track Medication Expiration Dates in Your Cabinet

Learn how to safely track and manage medication expiration dates at home to avoid ineffective or dangerous drugs. Simple steps to organize your cabinet and dispose of expired meds properly in Australia.

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NSAID Safety: Ibuprofen and Naproxen Over-the-Counter Guidance 16 Dec 2025

NSAID Safety: Ibuprofen and Naproxen Over-the-Counter Guidance

Ibuprofen and naproxen are common OTC pain relievers, but they carry serious risks including heart attack, stomach ulcers, and kidney damage. Learn safe dosing, who should avoid them, and safer alternatives.

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How to Improve Adherence for Inhalers, Patches, and Injectables 15 Dec 2025

How to Improve Adherence for Inhalers, Patches, and Injectables

Learn practical, evidence-based ways to improve adherence for inhalers, patches, and injectables. From smart tech to simple habits, discover what actually works to keep your medication routine on track.

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Alpha-Blockers and PDE5 Inhibitors: Understanding the Dizziness and Fainting Risk 15 Dec 2025

Alpha-Blockers and PDE5 Inhibitors: Understanding the Dizziness and Fainting Risk

Combining alpha-blockers and PDE5 inhibitors can cause dangerous drops in blood pressure, leading to dizziness and fainting. Learn who’s at risk, how to reduce the danger, and what safer alternatives exist.

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High-Risk Medications Requiring Extra Verification Procedures 12 Dec 2025

High-Risk Medications Requiring Extra Verification Procedures

High-risk medications like IV insulin, heparin, and chemotherapy require independent double checks to prevent fatal errors. Learn which drugs demand extra verification, how the process works, and why technology is changing safety protocols.

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How Generic Drugs Are Reshaping Brand Pharmaceutical Economics 5 Dec 2025

How Generic Drugs Are Reshaping Brand Pharmaceutical Economics

Generic drugs save the U.S. over $330 billion a year, but brand manufacturers face massive revenue losses when patents expire. This is how the system works-and why prices still rise.

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Ginkgo Biloba and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know Before Taking Both 4 Dec 2025

Ginkgo Biloba and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know Before Taking Both

Ginkgo biloba may increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin. Learn what the evidence says, which products are safest, and how to protect yourself before surgery or while on medication.

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Zinc Supplements and Antibiotics: How to Time Doses for Maximum Absorption 2 Dec 2025

Zinc Supplements and Antibiotics: How to Time Doses for Maximum Absorption

Taking zinc supplements with certain antibiotics can reduce their effectiveness. Learn how to time doses properly to avoid treatment failure and protect against antibiotic resistance.

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How to Safely Dispose of Expired EpiPens, Inhalers, and Medicated Patches 30 Nov 2025

How to Safely Dispose of Expired EpiPens, Inhalers, and Medicated Patches

Learn how to safely dispose of expired EpiPens, inhalers, and medicated patches to prevent accidental poisoning, environmental harm, and misuse. Follow step-by-step guidelines backed by FDA, DEA, and medical experts.

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Quality and Efficacy: Are Authorized Generics as Good as Brand-Name Drugs? 20 Nov 2025

Quality and Efficacy: Are Authorized Generics as Good as Brand-Name Drugs?

Authorized generics are the exact same medication as brand-name drugs, made by the same company with identical ingredients. Learn why they're just as effective, how they differ from regular generics, and when to ask for them at the pharmacy.

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