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DPP-4 Inhibitors and Pancreatitis Risk: What You Need to Know

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November

DPP-4 Inhibitors and Pancreatitis Risk: What You Need to Know

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.

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for Tricyclic Antidepressants: How to Prevent Toxicity and Save Lives

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November

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for Tricyclic Antidepressants: How to Prevent Toxicity and Save Lives

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.

Protein-Rich Foods and Medications: How Diet Affects Absorption and Effectiveness

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November

Protein-Rich Foods and Medications: How Diet Affects Absorption and Effectiveness

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.

Counterfeit Medications: How to Spot Fakes and Protect Your Health

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November

Counterfeit Medications: How to Spot Fakes and Protect Your Health

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.

Medications and Work Safety: How Prescription Drugs and Hazardous Drugs Affect Job Performance

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November

Medications and Work Safety: How Prescription Drugs and Hazardous Drugs Affect Job Performance

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.

Fluoroquinolones and Tendon Rupture: What You Need to Know About the Risk

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November

Fluoroquinolones and Tendon Rupture: What You Need to Know About the Risk

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.

Stromectol (Ivermectin) vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Parasitic Infections

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October

Stromectol (Ivermectin) vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Parasitic Infections

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.

How Linezolid Is Used to Treat Infective Endocarditis Today

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October

How Linezolid Is Used to Treat Infective Endocarditis Today

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.

How Tolvaptan Affects Blood Pressure in Kidney Disease Patients

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October

How Tolvaptan Affects Blood Pressure in Kidney Disease Patients

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.

Breastfeeding and Medications: What You Need to Know About Drug Transfer Through Breast Milk

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October

Breastfeeding and Medications: What You Need to Know About Drug Transfer Through Breast Milk

Most medications are safe while breastfeeding. Learn how drugs transfer into breast milk, which ones are safest, and how to minimize your baby's exposure without stopping nursing.

Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy Risk from Immunosuppressants: What You Need to Know

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October

Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy Risk from Immunosuppressants: What You Need to Know

PML is a rare but deadly brain disease triggered by the JC virus in people on immunosuppressants. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk, how to test for it, and what steps can save your life.

Nitroglycerin vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Angina and Heart Pain

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October

Nitroglycerin vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Angina and Heart Pain

Nitroglycerin gives fast relief for angina, but it's not the only option. Learn how beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, ranolazine, and other alternatives compare for long-term heart protection.