Category: Medications - Page 3
How to Stay Informed About Global Medication Safety News
Learn how to track global medication safety updates, report side effects, and avoid misinformation with trusted sources like WHO, UMC, and ISMP. Stay informed and help make medicines safer for everyone.
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How to Safely Transition from Liquid to Chewable or Tablet Medications for Children
Learn how to safely switch your child from liquid medication to chewable or tablet forms - with dosing tips, safety checks, and how to teach proper chewing to avoid treatment failure.
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Medication-Induced Delirium in Older Adults: How to Spot the Signs and Prevent It
Medication-induced delirium is a sudden, dangerous confusion in older adults caused by common drugs like Benadryl, benzodiazepines, and bladder medications. Learn the signs, which drugs to avoid, and how to prevent it before it happens.
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Black Box Warnings on Antidepressants for Youth: What Parents and Doctors Need to Know
The FDA's black box warning on antidepressants for youth was meant to reduce suicide risk-but data shows it led to fewer treatments and more deaths. Learn what the warning really means and what parents and doctors should do now.
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Pitavastatin and Diabetes Risk: What You Need to Know About Metabolic Effects
Pitavastatin is one of the few statins that doesn't raise diabetes risk - and may even help protect against it. Learn how it compares to other statins, who benefits most, and what to ask your doctor.
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Biosimilars vs Generics: What You Need to Know About the Key Differences
Biosimilars and generics both lower drug costs, but they're not the same. Learn how they differ in composition, regulation, cost, and substitution rules-so you know what’s right for your treatment.
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QR Codes on Drug Labels: Real-Time Safety Updates
QR codes on drug labels deliver real-time safety updates directly to patients and providers, replacing outdated printed leaflets with dynamic, secure digital information that reduces errors and improves compliance.
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Statin-Related Liver Problems: What You Need to Know About Elevated Liver Enzymes
Statin-related liver enzyme elevations are common but rarely dangerous. Learn when to worry, when to ignore, and how to stay protected from heart disease without stopping your medication.
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Safe Use of Multiple Medications: How to Avoid Dangerous Double Ingredients
Learn how to avoid dangerous double ingredients in your medications-especially acetaminophen and sedatives-by keeping a full list of all drugs you take, using one pharmacy, and asking your pharmacist before adding anything new.
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How to Protect Your Privacy When Disposing of Medications
Learn how to safely dispose of medications while protecting your personal health information. Follow FDA and HIPAA guidelines to prevent identity theft and ensure your prescription bottles don't become a privacy risk.
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