Category: Medications - Page 3

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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How to Prevent Wrong-Dose Errors with Liquid Medications: A Practical Guide for Caregivers and Clinicians 18 Nov 2025

How to Prevent Wrong-Dose Errors with Liquid Medications: A Practical Guide for Caregivers and Clinicians

Learn how to prevent dangerous wrong-dose errors with liquid medications using oral syringes, metric measurements, and simple safety steps. Essential for caregivers and healthcare providers.

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Dizziness and Lightheadedness as Common Medication Side Effects 17 Nov 2025

Dizziness and Lightheadedness as Common Medication Side Effects

Dizziness and lightheadedness are common side effects of many medications, affecting up to 23% of adults in primary care. Learn which drugs cause it, why it happens, and how to manage it safely-especially if you're over 65.

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Neuropathic Pain: Nerve Damage and Gabapentin vs. Pregabalin 15 Nov 2025

Neuropathic Pain: Nerve Damage and Gabapentin vs. Pregabalin

Gabapentin and pregabalin are the two most common drugs for nerve pain. Learn how they differ in effectiveness, side effects, cost, and dosing - and which one might be right for you.

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DPP-4 Inhibitors and Joint Pain: What You Need to Know 12 Nov 2025

DPP-4 Inhibitors and Joint Pain: What You Need to Know

DPP-4 inhibitors help manage type 2 diabetes, but some users experience severe joint pain. Learn the signs, when it happens, what to do, and safer alternatives.

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