Category: Medications and Treatments - Page 2
How Healthcare Providers Respond to Insurer Requirements for Generic Drug Substitution
Insurers push generic drug substitution to cut costs, but providers face mounting administrative burdens and clinical risks. Learn how doctors are adapting-and fighting back-against rigid insurance rules.
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Import Alerts: How the FDA Blocks Drugs from Non-Compliant Manufacturers
The FDA uses Import Alerts to block drugs from non-compliant manufacturers, especially targeting unsafe GLP-1 APIs. Learn how the Green/Yellow/Red system works, who's affected, and what it means for global drug supply chains.
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Medication Errors vs Drug Side Effects: How to Tell Them Apart and Why It Matters
Learn how to tell the difference between medication errors and drug side effects-why confusing them can be dangerous, how to identify each, and what you can do to stay safe.
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Acute Interstitial Nephritis from Medications: Signs, Causes, and What to Do
Drug-induced acute interstitial nephritis is a serious but often missed cause of kidney damage. Learn the signs, common culprits like PPIs and antibiotics, and what to do before permanent injury occurs.
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Medication Safety at Night: How to Avoid Mistakes When You're Tired
Nighttime medication errors are far more common than most realize. Learn how fatigue, sleep deprivation, and certain medications increase risks-and what you can do right now to stay safe.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy: Benefits, Risks, and Monitoring
Hormone Replacement Therapy can relieve menopause symptoms and protect bone health-but only if started early and chosen wisely. Learn the real benefits, risks, and how to monitor your treatment safely.
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SGLT2 Inhibitor Side Effects: Dehydration, Dizziness, and Blood Pressure Changes Explained
SGLT2 inhibitors help lower blood sugar and protect the heart and kidneys, but they can cause dehydration, dizziness, and low blood pressure. Learn how these side effects happen, who’s at risk, and how to manage them safely.
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St. John’s Wort and SSRIs: The Hidden Danger of Serotonin Syndrome
Mixing St. John’s Wort with SSRIs can cause serotonin syndrome-a dangerous, sometimes fatal condition. Learn why this herbal supplement isn't safe with antidepressants and what to do instead.
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Trimethoprim and Hyperkalemia: What You Need to Know About Potassium Risks
Trimethoprim, found in Bactrim and Septra, can cause dangerous spikes in potassium levels, especially in older adults and those on blood pressure meds. Learn who's at risk, how to prevent it, and what to do if your potassium rises.
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Pruritus in Cholestasis: Bile Acid Resins and New Treatment Options
Cholestatic pruritus is a severe, non-histamine-related itch caused by liver bile flow problems. Bile acid resins like cholestyramine are first-line, but new drugs like maralixibat offer better tolerance and effectiveness. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and what’s coming next.
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