Category: Pharmacy and Medication - Page 3
Steroid Tapering: How to Safely Reduce Steroids Without Withdrawal or Disease Flare
Steroid tapering safely reduces glucocorticoid doses to prevent adrenal crisis and disease flares. Learn proven schedules, withdrawal symptoms, and how to manage them without risking your health.
5-HTP and SSRIs: The Hidden Danger of Combining These for Depression
Combining 5-HTP with SSRIs can cause serotonin syndrome-a potentially fatal condition. Learn why this supplement-drug mix is dangerous, what symptoms to watch for, and what to do if you're already taking both.
Methadone and QT-Prolonging Drugs: Understanding the Additive Arrhythmia Risk
Methadone can dangerously prolong the heart's QT interval, especially when combined with other medications. Learn which drugs increase the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias and what steps to take to stay safe.
Fournier’s Gangrene and Diabetes Medications: Emergency Signs You Can’t Ignore
Fournier’s gangrene is a rare but deadly infection linked to SGLT-2 inhibitor diabetes drugs like Jardiance and Farxiga. Know the emergency signs - pain, swelling, fever, foul discharge - and act fast. Your life could depend on it.
How to Prevent Accidental Medication Poisoning in Kids and Toddlers
Learn how to prevent accidental medicine poisoning in toddlers and young children with proven safety steps: locked storage, avoiding candy labels, using proper dosing tools, and knowing the Poison Help number.
How Generics Are Shaping Global Healthcare Spending in 2026
Generics keep global healthcare spending in check, saving billions while making medicine accessible. But rising drug prices, weak policies, and unequal access threaten their role. Here’s how they’re holding the system together - and where they’re failing.
Recognizing Signs of Drug Allergies and When to Seek Emergency Care
Learn how to spot real drug allergies versus side effects, recognize life-threatening reactions like anaphylaxis, and understand why misdiagnosis can lead to dangerous treatment choices. Know when to act fast and how to get tested.
Canada's Generic Drug System: How It Differs from the USA
Canada's generic drug system uses centralized price negotiations to control costs and prevent shortages, while the U.S. relies on fierce market competition for lower prices. Both have trade-offs in access, affordability, and reliability.
Patient Counseling on Generics: What Pharmacists Must Discuss to Improve Adherence and Trust
Pharmacists must clearly explain generic substitutions to patients to prevent medication non-adherence. Covering bioequivalence, appearance changes, and cost savings-not just saying 'it's the same'-can save lives and improve outcomes.
How to Communicate Generic Substitution to Pediatric and Senior Patients
Learn how to explain generic drug substitutions to children and older adults without causing confusion or reducing adherence. Practical tips for pharmacists, caregivers, and providers on building trust and ensuring safety.