Category: Medications - Page 3
Compounded Medications: When Custom Formulas Are Needed for Personalized Care
Compounded medications offer custom solutions when standard drugs don't work-like removing allergens or changing dosage forms. But they're not FDA-approved, so safety depends on the pharmacy. Know when they're necessary and how to find a trusted provider.
High Blood Pressure Caused by Certain Medications: How to Monitor and Manage It
Certain medications like NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and decongestants can raise blood pressure silently. Learn which drugs cause hypertension, how to monitor it, and what to do if your BP spikes-backed by clinical data and real-world cases.
Contamination Issues in Generic Drugs: Recent Cases and How to Prevent Them
Recent contamination cases in generic drugs-including NDMA in blood pressure meds and benzene in Mucinex-have led to cancer, leukemia, and treatment failures. Learn how these toxins get in, who's making them, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Medication Safety for Non-English Speakers: How to Get Clear, Understandable Instructions
Non-English speakers face dangerous risks when taking medication due to unclear labels. Learn how properly translated instructions, pictograms, and certified interpreters can prevent errors and save lives.
Sick Day Rules for Diabetes Medications: What to Stop, Start, or Keep When You're Ill
Learn exactly which diabetes medications to stop, adjust, or keep during illness to prevent life-threatening DKA and AKI. Clear, evidence-based rules for metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, insulin, and blood pressure meds.
Taking Medication with Food: When and Why It Reduces Side Effects
Taking medication with food can reduce side effects like nausea and stomach damage - or make drugs ineffective. Learn which meds need food, which to avoid with meals, and how to get it right every time.
Managing Therapeutic Equivalents in Combination Drugs: Dose Differences and Real-World Risks
Managing therapeutic equivalence in combination drugs requires more than matching active ingredients. Dose differences, formulation changes, and narrow therapeutic index drugs can lead to serious risks - even when generics are FDA-approved.
How to Prevent Compounding Errors for Customized Medications
Learn how to prevent dangerous errors in customized medications through strict protocols, dual verification, USP standards, and technology. Essential reading for patients and pharmacists alike.
QT Prolongation: Medications That Raise Arrhythmia Risk
QT prolongation is a hidden heart rhythm risk caused by many common medications. Learn which drugs raise arrhythmia risk, who’s most vulnerable, and how to prevent life-threatening complications with simple checks and smart prescribing.
How to Simplify Complex Medication Regimens for Older Adults
Simplify complex medication regimens for older adults by reducing pill burden, combining doses, and aligning schedules with daily routines. Proven strategies improve adherence and independence without compromising health.