Category: Medications - Page 2
SSRIs and Anticoagulants: What You Need to Know About the Bleeding Risk
Combining SSRIs with anticoagulants increases bleeding risk by 33%, especially in the first 30 days. Learn why platelet effects matter, which drugs are riskiest, and what alternatives exist.
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Adverse Event Monitoring for Biosimilars: How Safety Surveillance Works in Real-World Use
Biosimilars offer cost savings but require specialized safety monitoring due to their complex nature. Learn how adverse event tracking works, why traceability matters, and what patients and providers can do to ensure safety.
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Medications with a Narrow Therapeutic Index: Why Expired Pills Can Be Dangerous
Expired medications with a narrow therapeutic index-like warfarin, lithium, and digoxin-can become dangerous even with small potency changes. Learn why these drugs demand strict expiration compliance and what to do if yours has expired.
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The 80-125% Rule: Understanding Bioequivalence Confidence Intervals in Generic Drugs
The 80-125% rule ensures generic drugs behave like brand-name versions in the body. It's based on pharmacokinetic data, not pill content. Here's how it works and why it matters.
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Elderly Patients Switching to Generics: What You Need to Know About Safety, Cost, and Adherence
Switching elderly patients to generic medications can save money but carries risks if not handled carefully. Learn which drugs are safe to switch, when to monitor closely, and how to improve adherence with simple communication strategies.
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Child-Resistant Containers and Medication Safety Caps Explained: How They Work and Why They Matter
Child-resistant packaging has saved hundreds of thousands of children from accidental poisonings since 1970. Learn how these safety caps work, which medications require them, why they sometimes fail, and what you can do to keep kids safe.
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Medication Errors in Hospitals vs. Retail Pharmacies: What You Need to Know
Medication errors happen in both hospitals and retail pharmacies, but the types, frequency, and risks differ. Learn how to spot and prevent these mistakes before they hurt you.
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Blood Thinners and NSAIDs: Why This Drug Combo Can Be Life-Threatening
Combining blood thinners with NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen can double or even quadruple your risk of dangerous bleeding. Learn why this common drug mix is deadly and what safer alternatives actually work.
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Lithium Carbonate Generics: What You Need to Know About Serum Levels
Lithium carbonate generics require careful serum level monitoring due to their narrow therapeutic range. Small differences between brands can affect blood levels, increasing risk of toxicity or treatment failure. Learn how to stay safe with proper testing and dosing.
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Emergency Use of Sub-Potent Expired Medications: When It’s Safe and When It’s Not
Most expired medications are still safe and effective years past their date-but not all. Learn which drugs you can use in an emergency, which ones to avoid, and how to tell if they’re still good.
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