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Antibiotic shortages are leaving patients without treatment, forcing doctors to use dangerous alternatives, and accelerating deadly drug resistance. Here’s how global supply chains, economics, and policy failures are making common infections life-threatening.

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DailyMed is the official FDA source for current drug labels and side effects. Learn how to find accurate, up-to-date medication information for prescription and over-the-counter drugs using the National Library of Medicine's free database.

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Medication errors during care transitions are preventable but common. Learn how medication reconciliation, pharmacist involvement, and patient engagement can stop harmful mistakes at discharge and improve safety.

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DPP-4 inhibitors help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, but they carry a rare but serious risk of pancreatitis. Learn the symptoms, who’s at risk, and safer alternatives.

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Therapeutic drug monitoring for tricyclic antidepressants prevents deadly toxicity by tracking blood levels, accounting for genetics, and correlating results with symptoms. Essential for elderly patients and those on multiple medications.

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Protein-rich meals can reduce medication absorption by up to 50%, especially for drugs like levodopa. Learn how timing and redistributing protein intake can improve drug effectiveness and symptom control.

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Counterfeit medications are a growing global threat, with fake pills containing deadly substances like fentanyl. Learn how to spot fakes, buy safely online, and protect yourself from dangerous counterfeit drugs.

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Prescription medications and hazardous drug exposure at work can seriously impact safety. Learn how opioids, benzodiazepines, and chemotherapy drugs affect job performance-and what controls actually reduce risks.

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Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause tendon rupture, especially in older adults and those on steroids. Learn the signs, risks, and what to do if you're prescribed one.

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Stromectol (ivermectin) treats parasitic infections like scabies and river blindness, but alternatives like permethrin, albendazole, and mebendazole may be safer or more effective depending on your condition. Here's how they compare.

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Linezolid is a key antibiotic for treating drug-resistant infective endocarditis, especially when MRSA or VRE are involved. It offers oral and IV options, reduces hospital stays, and works where other drugs fail-but requires careful monitoring for side effects.

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Tolvaptan helps control blood pressure in kidney disease by reducing fluid overload without affecting electrolytes. It’s most effective in ADPKD patients, slowing kidney damage and lowering systolic pressure by 4-6 mmHg. Requires liver monitoring and hydration.