Category: Health - Page 4
Cumulative Drug Toxicity: How Side Effects Build Up Over Time
Cumulative drug toxicity is when side effects build up slowly over months or years of taking medication - not from one dose, but from the total amount your body holds onto. Learn which drugs cause it, how to spot the signs, and what to do to stay safe.
Why Generic Drug Prices Vary So Much by State
Generic drug prices vary wildly by state due to hidden PBM fees, weak regulations, and pharmacy competition. Learn why you pay more than your neighbor-and how to pay less today.
MAO Inhibitors: Dangerous Interactions with Common Medications
MAO inhibitors can save lives in treatment-resistant depression - but they carry deadly risks when mixed with common medications, supplements, or foods. Learn what to avoid and how to stay safe.
Esophageal Motility Disorders: Understanding Dysphagia and High-Resolution Manometry
Esophageal motility disorders cause dysphagia and chest pain due to faulty muscle contractions. High-resolution manometry is the key diagnostic tool, with the Chicago Classification v4.0 guiding accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment for conditions like achalasia and jackhammer esophagus.
Kava and Sedative Medications: What You Need to Know About Liver and Sedation Risks
Kava may help with anxiety, but combining it with sedative medications can cause dangerous liver damage and extreme drowsiness. Learn the real risks and what to do if you're using both.
Authorized Generic Pricing: Why They Cost Less Than Brand-Name Drugs
Authorized generics are the exact same drugs as brand-name medications, made by the same company, but sold at lower prices. Learn why they cost less and how to save money by choosing them.
Hiccups Triggered by Medications: Common Causes and Proven Remedies
Medications like dexamethasone, opioids, and benzodiazepines can trigger persistent hiccups. Learn the top causes, proven home remedies, and medical treatments that actually work.
Training Pharmacy Technicians: Mastering Generic Drug Competency Standards
Pharmacy technicians must master generic drug knowledge to prevent deadly medication errors. Learn the standards, training methods, and real-world impact of generic drug competency in U.S. pharmacies today.
Keratoconus: How Rigid Lenses Restore Vision When the Cornea Thins
Keratoconus causes progressive corneal thinning and blurred vision. Rigid gas permeable and scleral lenses restore sight by creating a smooth optical surface over the irregular cornea, offering a non-surgical solution for most patients.
Dangerous Hyperkalemia from Medications: Cardiac Risks and Treatment
Hyperkalemia from medications like ACE inhibitors and spironolactone can trigger dangerous heart rhythms. Learn the signs, emergency treatments, and how new potassium binders let you keep life-saving heart meds safely.
How to Report a Medication Safety Concern to Your Clinic
Learn how to report a medication safety concern to your clinic quickly and effectively. Discover what counts as an error, how to document it, and why your report can prevent harm to others.
How Long Does the FDA Take to Approve Generic Drugs? 2025 Timelines Explained
The FDA typically approves generic drugs in about 10 months, but actual times vary from weeks to over a year. Learn what affects approval speed, how AI and priority reviews help, and why some generics reach the market faster than others.