Category: Medications - Page 3
How to Avoid Contamination When Splitting or Crushing Pills: A Practical Safety Guide
Dec, 18 2025
Learn how to safely split or crush pills without risking contamination, uneven doses, or exposure to toxic particles. Essential safety steps for caregivers and patients.
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Bupropion for Smoking Cessation: What You Need to Know About Drug Interactions
Dec, 17 2025
Bupropion (Zyban) helps people quit smoking by reducing cravings, but it can interact dangerously with MAOIs, varenicline, and other drugs. Learn how to use it safely, what to avoid, and how it compares to other quit-smoking aids.
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How to Avoid Liver Injury from OTC Pain Relievers
Dec, 16 2025
Acetaminophen is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the U.S., often from unintentional overdoses. Learn how to safely use OTC pain relievers, spot hidden sources, recognize warning signs, and protect your liver.
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Understanding Medication Use During Pregnancy: Safety Alerts Explained
Dec, 15 2025
Learn how pregnancy medication safety alerts work, why data is limited, and what steps to take to make informed choices. Get clear guidance on safe vs. risky drugs and where to find reliable information.
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How to Subscribe to FDA Drug Safety Alerts and Updates
Dec, 15 2025
Learn how to subscribe to FDA drug safety alerts for recalls, medication warnings, and health updates. Free email alerts for patients, pharmacists, and providers to stay safe and informed.
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Digoxin Interactions: What Heart Patients Need to Monitor
Dec, 15 2025
Digoxin helps manage heart failure and atrial fibrillation, but its narrow safety window makes interactions deadly. Learn which drugs, foods, and supplements raise your risk of toxicity and how to monitor your levels safely.
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30-Month Stay: How Litigation Delays Generic Drug Approval
Dec, 11 2025
The 30-month stay under the Hatch-Waxman Act lets brand drug companies delay generic approval by filing patent lawsuits. This legal tool, meant to protect innovation, often extends drug monopolies by years-costing patients billions.
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Generic Approval Timelines: How Long FDA Reviews Take
Dec, 10 2025
FDA generic drug approval timelines vary from weeks to over a year, depending on drug complexity and application quality. Learn how the 10-month standard review works, why some drugs take longer, and how AI and new programs are speeding things up.
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Fluoroquinolone Side Effects: Tendinopathy and Nerve Damage Risks
Dec, 6 2025
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin can cause severe, long-lasting tendon rupture and nerve damage. Learn who's at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and when to demand safer alternatives.
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Hypoparathyroidism: How to Manage Low Calcium and Vitamin D Effectively
Dec, 5 2025
Learn how to manage hypoparathyroidism with calcium and vitamin D supplements, avoid complications, and improve daily life. Key tips on dosing, monitoring, diet, and emerging treatments.
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Clarithromycin Drug Interactions: Dangerous Combinations to Avoid
Dec, 4 2025
Clarithromycin can cause deadly interactions with common drugs like colchicine, statins, and heart medications. Learn which combinations to avoid and safer alternatives that protect your health.
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Blood Pressure Medication Safety in Older Adults: How to Reduce Orthostatic Hypotension Risks
Dec, 4 2025
Learn how to reduce orthostatic hypotension risks in older adults on blood pressure meds. Discover which drugs are safest, what to do if you feel dizzy, and why treating high blood pressure aggressively may actually lower fall risk.
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