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Opioids in Renal Failure: Safer Choices and Dosing Guidelines for Kidney Patients
Learn which opioids are safe to use in kidney failure and how to dose them properly. Avoid toxic drugs like morphine and codeine; choose fentanyl or buprenorphine instead. Get practical dosing tips and side effect management strategies.
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Antibiotic Effectiveness After Expiration Dates: What You Need to Know
Expired antibiotics may still look fine, but they can lose potency and fuel dangerous antibiotic resistance. Learn what’s safe, what’s risky, and how storage affects effectiveness.
Opioids in Older Adults: Falls, Delirium, and Dose Adjustments
Opioids increase fall risk, delirium, and death in older adults. Learn why dose adjustments are critical, how to recognize warning signs, and safer alternatives for senior pain management.
Asthma Basics: Types, Triggers, and Inhalers vs. Oral Medications
Learn the different types of asthma, common triggers, and why inhalers are the first-line treatment over oral medications. Understand how to manage symptoms safely and effectively with the latest guidelines.
Therapeutic Equivalence Codes: How the FDA Determines Which Generic Drugs Can Be Substituted
The FDA uses therapeutic equivalence codes to determine which generic drugs can be safely substituted for brand-name medications. Learn how the A and B ratings work, why they matter for patients and pharmacists, and where the system still has gaps.
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Pharmacy Errors with Generics: Prevention and Correction
Generic medications save money but introduce unique risks in pharmacies due to changing appearances and formulations. Learn how pharmacists and patients can prevent and correct errors that lead to dangerous mix-ups.
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How Multiple Generic Drug Manufacturers Drive Down Prices
Multiple generic manufacturers drive down drug prices through competition. Learn how the number of makers affects cost, why some drugs stay expensive, and what you can do to save money on prescriptions.
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Severe Hyponatremia from Medications: How Drugs Cause Confusion, Seizures, and What to Do
Medications like SSRIs and diuretics can cause dangerously low sodium levels, leading to confusion, seizures, and even death. Learn the signs, high-risk drugs, and how to prevent severe hyponatremia before it's too late.
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Pharmacogenomic Testing for SSRIs: How CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 Affect Side Effects
Learn how CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 gene variants affect SSRI metabolism, side effects, and dosing. Discover who benefits most from pharmacogenomic testing and how it can prevent failed antidepressant trials.
Procardia (Nifedipine) vs Alternatives: What Works Best for High Blood Pressure and Angina
Procardia (nifedipine) treats high blood pressure and angina, but many patients switch to alternatives like amlodipine or diltiazem for fewer side effects. Here's how they compare and what works best.