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DecemberBlack Box Warnings on Antidepressants for Youth: What the Data Really Shows
The FDA's black box warning on antidepressants for youth was meant to reduce suicide risk-but data shows it may have led to fewer treatments and more deaths. Here’s what the evidence really says.
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DecemberHospital Formularies: How Systems Choose Generic Drugs
Hospital formularies systematically select generic drugs based on clinical evidence, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Learn how P&T committees make these decisions and why generics dominate hospital prescribing.
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DecemberPDE5 Inhibitors and Nitrates: How Their Interaction Causes Dangerous Blood Pressure Drops
PDE5 inhibitors like Viagra and nitrates like nitroglycerin can cause life-threatening drops in blood pressure when taken together. Learn how the interaction works, how long to wait between doses, and what to do if it happens.
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DecemberThe Purple Book: Understanding Biosimilars and Interchangeability from the FDA
The FDA's Purple Book is the official source for tracking approved biological products, biosimilars, and interchangeable alternatives. Learn how it works, why interchangeability matters, and how it affects your treatment options.
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DecemberAir Travel With Ear Problems: Proven Equalization and Safety Tips for a Pain-Free Flight
Learn proven techniques to prevent ear pain during flights. From safe swallowing tricks to effective earplugs and when to avoid flying altogether, this guide gives you the facts to fly comfortably with ear problems.
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DecemberMethadone and QT Prolongation: Essential ECG Monitoring Guidelines
Methadone can prolong the QT interval, raising the risk of life-threatening heart rhythms. Learn when to get an ECG, how to interpret results, and how to reduce cardiac risk while staying on treatment.
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DecemberHow to Create a Food and Medication Interaction Checklist at Home
Learn how to build a simple, personalized food and medication interaction checklist at home to prevent dangerous reactions. Includes step-by-step instructions, risk ratings, and trusted sources for accurate info.
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DecemberThalidomide and Teratogenic Medications: A History of Tragedy and Modern Safety Lessons
Thalidomide caused over 10,000 birth defects in the 1950s and 60s, leading to global drug safety reforms. Today, it's used under strict controls for cancer and leprosy, but its legacy teaches vital lessons for all pregnant patients and prescribers.
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DecemberRisk Perception: How Patients Assess Generic Drug Safety
Many patients worry that generic drugs are less safe than brand-name versions-even though science shows they're identical. This article explores why, who's most affected, and how to overcome these fears with real-world insights.
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DecemberCommon Pharmacy Dispensing Errors and How to Prevent Them
Discover the most common pharmacy dispensing errors, why they happen, and how proven strategies like barcode scanning, double-checks, and Tall Man lettering can prevent them. Real data, real solutions.
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DecemberCmax and AUC in Bioequivalence: What Peak Concentration and Total Exposure Really Mean
Cmax and AUC are the two key pharmacokinetic measures used to prove generic drugs work the same as brand-name versions. Learn what they mean, why both are required, and how regulators ensure safety and effectiveness.
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DecemberEye Allergies: Itching, Redness, and the Best Antihistamine Drops for Relief
Itchy, red eyes from allergies? Learn how antihistamine eye drops work, which ones actually last all day, and what to avoid. Get real advice on treatment, cost, and when to see a doctor.
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