Category: Pharmaceuticals - Page 2
Heart Failure Medications: ACEIs, ARNI, Beta Blockers, and Diuretics Explained
Learn how ACE inhibitors, ARNI, beta blockers, and diuretics work together to treat heart failure, reduce hospitalizations, and save lives. Understand side effects, costs, and why most patients don't get the full treatment they need.
Are Generic Drugs Really Just as Good as Brand-Name Medications? The Facts You Need to Know
Generic drugs are just as effective as brand-name medications, with identical active ingredients and FDA-approved safety standards. They save billions annually and are used in 90% of U.S. prescriptions. Learn the facts, bust the myths, and make smarter choices.
Lot-to-Lot Variability in Biologics and Biosimilars: Why It Matters for Patients and Doctors
Lot-to-lot variability is a natural part of biologic and biosimilar manufacturing. Unlike generics, these drugs aren't identical from batch to batch-but they're still safe and effective. Here's how regulators, labs, and manufacturers manage it.
Antibiotic Overuse: How Misuse Fuels Resistance and C. difficile Infections
Antibiotic overuse is driving deadly resistance and C. difficile outbreaks worldwide. Learn how misuse fuels superbugs, why hospitals are seeing more untreatable infections, and what you can do to help.
Canagliflozin and Amputation Risk: What You Need to Know Today
Canagliflozin (INVOKANA) carries a documented risk of lower-limb amputation, especially in patients with foot or circulation problems. Learn who’s at risk, how it compares to other diabetes drugs, and what steps to take to stay safe.
Pravastatin Tolerability in Older Adults: Side Effect Profile
Pravastatin is one of the safest statins for older adults due to its kidney-based clearance and low risk of muscle side effects. Learn how it compares to other statins, what to watch for, and why doctors recommend it for seniors on multiple medications.
Kombucha and Alcohol-Sensitive Medications: What You Need to Know Before You Drink
Kombucha contains trace alcohol that can interact dangerously with medications like metronidazole, antidepressants, and diabetes drugs. Learn which meds are at risk and how to stay safe.
Corticosteroids: When Short-Term Relief Is Worth the Long-Term Risk
Corticosteroids offer fast relief for inflammation but carry serious short- and long-term risks. Learn when they’re necessary, what side effects to watch for, and how to minimize harm.
FDA Therapeutic Equivalency Codes: How Laws Determine If Generics Can Be Substituted
FDA therapeutic equivalency codes determine which generic drugs can legally replace brand-name prescriptions. Learn how A and B codes work, why some generics can't be swapped, and how state laws enforce substitution rules.
Paroxetine and Weight Gain: How to Manage Metabolic Side Effects
Paroxetine can cause significant weight gain, especially after 6 months of use. Learn why it happens, how it compares to other antidepressants, and practical steps to manage or reverse it without quitting treatment.