Category: Medications - Page 2
Elderly Renal Impairment: How to Adjust Medication Dosing to Avoid Toxicity
Elderly patients with kidney impairment are at high risk for medication toxicity. Learn how to adjust doses of common drugs like gabapentin, metformin, and digoxin using current guidelines to prevent falls, confusion, and hospitalization.
Insurance Protections Against Counterfeit Drugs: What Coverage Really Includes
Counterfeit drugs pose serious health and legal risks. Learn how insurance coverage works when fake medications enter your supply chain, what policies actually protect you, and what steps you must take to stay covered.
Medications and Driving: How Common Drugs Impair Your Ability to Drive and What It Means Legally
Many common medications-prescription and over-the-counter-can impair driving as much as alcohol. Learn which drugs are dangerous, how they affect your reflexes, the legal risks, and what to do to stay safe on the road.
OTC Medication Interactions with Prescription Drugs: What to Check Before You Take Them
Many people don't realize OTC meds like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and sleep aids can dangerously interact with prescription drugs. Learn the top 5 risky combinations and how to protect yourself.
Metformin and Liver Disease: How to Prevent Lactic Acidosis
Metformin is generally safe for people with mild liver disease like fatty liver, but risky in advanced cirrhosis. Learn how to prevent lactic acidosis, recognize warning signs, and choose safer alternatives when needed.
How to Use a Medication Log to Prevent Overdose Errors
A simple medication log can prevent deadly overdose errors by tracking what you take, when, and how you feel. Learn how to use a daily pill diary to avoid dangerous combinations, spot patterns, and stay safe-even if you're not on opioids.
How to Store Insulin and Biologics During Long Flights: A Practical Guide
Learn how to safely store insulin and biologics during long flights to prevent dangerous temperature damage. Essential tips for travelers with diabetes, including cooling solutions, TSA rules, and dosing adjustments.
Monitoring Your Health After Switching to Generics: What You Need to Watch For
Switching to generic medications is usually safe, but some people notice changes in how they feel. Learn what to monitor, which drugs need extra care, and how to tell if you need to switch back.
How to Use Manufacturer Savings Programs for Brand Drugs to Lower Prescription Costs
Learn how to use manufacturer savings programs to cut brand drug costs by up to 85%. Find out who qualifies, how to sign up, common pitfalls, and how to avoid losing your discount unexpectedly.
Therapeutic Equivalence Codes (TE Codes) Explained: How Generic Drugs Are Approved and Substituted
Therapeutic Equivalence Codes (TE codes) tell pharmacists which generic drugs can safely replace brand-name versions. Learn how the FDA rates generics, why they save billions, and when substitutions might not be right for you.
