Category: Medicines - Page 3

Learn how to read FDA drug interaction tables to avoid dangerous medication combinations. Understand Section 7, AUC thresholds, drug class risks, and how to use labels safely in clinical practice.

Learn how to safely reduce opioid doses to minimize withdrawal and side effects using CDC-backed protocols. Discover the right pace, supportive meds, and why slow tapering saves lives.

Learn how to spot fake medicines before you take them. Simple checks like packaging, seals, and serial codes can prevent dangerous counterfeit drugs from harming you or your loved ones.

Some medications lose effectiveness after expiration; others become dangerous. Learn which drugs you should never use past their date-insulin, epinephrine, nitroglycerin, and more-and how to store and dispose of them safely.

Anemia in kidney disease is caused by low erythropoietin and iron problems. Erythropoietin therapy and IV iron are the proven treatments. Targeting hemoglobin at 10-11.5 g/dL improves quality of life without raising stroke risk.

Medicaid covers most prescription drugs in 2025, but rules vary by state. Learn what's included, how step therapy and prior authorization work, which drugs are excluded, and how to save on costs with Extra Help.

The 180-day exclusivity rule under the Hatch-Waxman Act rewards generic drugmakers for challenging patents-but it can delay market entry for years. Learn how it works, who benefits, and why reform is needed.

Learn how to safely dose children's medicine using age and weight. Avoid dangerous mistakes with clear, up-to-date guidelines from the FDA, CDC, and American Academy of Pediatrics.

Digoxin helps manage heart failure and atrial fibrillation, but dangerous interactions with common drugs, foods, and supplements can lead to toxicity. Learn what to avoid and how to monitor your levels safely.

Learn the 7-step medication bag audit to prevent dangerous pharmacy errors. Simple checks before you leave can stop wrong doses, wrong drugs, and life-threatening mistakes.

Out-of-network pharmacy surprises can cost hundreds or thousands-despite the No Surprises Act. Learn how to check your pharmacy network, avoid hidden costs, and protect yourself from unexpected prescription bills.

Generic drugs save billions, but too much price competition is driving manufacturers out of the market. With only one or two suppliers left for critical medicines, shortages are rising - not because of demand, but because of unsustainable pricing.