Category: Medications - Page 3
How to Store Prescription Labels and Leaflets for Future Reference
Learn how to properly store prescription labels and medication leaflets to prevent errors, avoid dangerous interactions, and ensure safe care during emergencies. Simple systems for both paper and digital records.
SGLT2 Inhibitors and Diabetic Ketoacidosis: What You Need to Know About the Risk
SGLT2 inhibitors help manage type 2 diabetes and protect the heart and kidneys, but they carry a rare but serious risk of euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis-where ketones rise even when blood sugar is normal. Know the symptoms, test for ketones when ill, and act fast.
Pharmacogenomic Testing for SSRIs: How CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 Affect Side Effects
Learn how CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 genes affect SSRI metabolism, side effects, and treatment success. Discover who benefits most from pharmacogenomic testing and what the latest evidence says.
Cephalosporin Allergies: What You Really Need to Know About Penicillin Cross-Reactivity
Cephalosporin allergies and penicillin cross-reactivity are often misunderstood. Learn the real risks, why the old 10% rule is wrong, and how to safely use cephalosporins even with a penicillin allergy.
Vilazodone and Diarrhea: How to Manage GI Side Effects When Starting Treatment
Vilazodone (Viibryd) commonly causes diarrhea in the first two weeks, but most cases resolve with proper dosing, food intake, and simple lifestyle changes. Learn how to manage it effectively and when to seek help.
Patent Exclusivity vs Market Exclusivity: What’s the Real Difference in Drug Protection?
Patent exclusivity and market exclusivity are two different systems that protect drugs from competition. Patents come from the patent office; market exclusivity comes from the FDA. Understanding the difference explains why some drugs stay expensive long after patents expire.
How to Protect Controlled Medications from Theft When Traveling
Learn how to safely travel with controlled medications without risking theft, confiscation, or legal trouble. Essential tips for packing, documentation, and international rules.
Medication Safety and Mental Health: How to Coordinate Care to Prevent Harm
Medication safety in mental health requires coordinated care to prevent errors, overdose, and harm. Learn how reconciliation, electronic systems, and clinical teamwork reduce risks for people on psychotropic drugs.
When to Avoid a Medication Family After a Severe Drug Reaction
Not every drug reaction means lifelong avoidance. Learn when to avoid a medication family after a severe reaction-and when you can safely try it again. Get the facts on cross-reactivity, true allergies, and how to get properly tested.
Nocebo Effect: How Negative Expectations About Generic Medications Hurt Your Health
Negative beliefs about generic medications can trigger real physical symptoms-even when the drugs are identical to brand-name versions. Learn how the nocebo effect harms health and how to prevent it.