Category: Medications - Page 2
How to Safely Dispose of Expired EpiPens, Inhalers, and Medicated Patches
Learn how to safely dispose of expired EpiPens, inhalers, and medicated patches to prevent accidental poisonings, environmental harm, and legal issues. Follow expert-backed steps for sharps, aerosols, and transdermal patches.
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Canagliflozin and Amputation Risk: What You Need to Know Today
Canagliflozin lowers blood sugar and protects the heart and kidneys, but it carries a real risk of lower-limb amputation - especially in people with foot problems. Learn who’s at risk, what the data shows, and how to stay safe.
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Safe Antihistamines and Pain Relievers While Nursing: What You Need to Know
Learn which antihistamines and pain relievers are safe to take while breastfeeding. Discover the best options like loratadine, cetirizine, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen-and which ones to avoid for your baby's safety.
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Hemolytic Anemia from Medications: Recognizing Red Blood Cell Destruction
Drug-induced hemolytic anemia destroys red blood cells through immune reactions or oxidative damage. Learn which medications cause it, how to spot the warning signs, and what to do if it happens.
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Insurance Coverage of Biosimilars: How Prior Authorization and Tier Placement Block Savings
Despite FDA approval of over 70 biosimilars, most insurance plans still treat them the same as expensive biologics like Humira-same tier, same prior authorization. This blocks savings and delays patient access.
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Preventing Adverse Drug Reactions with Pharmacogenetic Testing
Pharmacogenetic testing analyzes your genes to predict how you'll respond to medications, preventing dangerous side effects. Studies show it cuts adverse drug reactions by 30% and saves lives-without needing to wait for a crisis.
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Generational Differences: How Age Shapes Attitudes Toward Generic Medications
Generational attitudes toward generic medications vary widely, with older adults often distrusting them despite scientific proof of equivalence. Understanding why helps bridge the gap between cost savings and patient trust.
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Retinal Vein Occlusion: Risk Factors and Injection Treatments Explained
Retinal vein occlusion can cause sudden vision loss, but modern injections like anti-VEGF and steroids can restore sight. Learn the key risk factors and how treatment works.
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How to Involve Grandparents and Caregivers in Pediatric Medication Safety
Over one-third of pediatric medicine poisonings involve grandparents. Learn practical, non-judgmental ways to help grandparents store meds safely, teach kids what to do, and use free resources to prevent accidents.
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C. diff Colitis: How Antibiotics Trigger It and Why Fecal Transplants Work
C. diff colitis is a serious infection often triggered by antibiotics. Learn which drugs raise the risk, why standard treatments fail, and how fecal transplants offer a powerful cure for recurrent cases.
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