PharmRx-1: Your Comprehensive Pharmacy Guide - Page 2
St. John’s Wort and Prescription Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know
St. John's Wort may help with mild depression, but it can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of warfarin, birth control, antidepressants, and other prescription drugs. Learn which medications it interacts with and how to stay safe.
Alcohol and Sleep: How Drinking Affects Fragmentation, Apnea, and Next-Day Functioning
Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but it fragments sleep, worsens apnea, and impairs next-day function. Learn how even one drink disrupts your rest and what to do instead.
Future Practice Trends: How Provider Attitudes Are Changing in 2025
In 2025, healthcare providers are shifting from traditional roles to digital, team-based, patient-centered models. AI, wearables, and certification-driven teams are reshaping how care is delivered-and who delivers it.
Antibiotic Effectiveness After Expiration Dates: What to Know
Expiration dates on antibiotics aren't just suggestions-they're critical safety markers. While some pills may still be potent after expiration, using them risks treatment failure and antibiotic resistance. Know when to avoid expired meds and how to store them properly.
St. John’s Wort and Prescription Drugs: What You Need to Know Before Taking It
St. John's Wort may help mild depression, but it can make birth control, antidepressants, transplant meds, and more fail. Learn which drugs it interferes with and what safer alternatives exist.
Enteral Feeding and Medications: Tube Compatibility and Flushing Protocols
Learn how to safely administer medications through feeding tubes with proper flushing, compatibility checks, and proven protocols to prevent clogs, toxicity, and treatment failure. Essential for nurses, pharmacists, and caregivers.
How to Prevent Drug-Drug Interactions in Elderly Patients
Drug-drug interactions are a leading cause of hospitalizations in seniors. Learn how to prevent them using proven tools like the Beers Criteria, STOPP, and NO TEARS framework - and what you can do today to keep elderly loved ones safe.
How to Search FDA’s Drugs@FDA Database for Official Drug Information
Learn how to use FDA's Drugs@FDA database to find official drug approval records, labels, and review documents. Step-by-step guide for patients, pharmacists, and researchers.
OTC Medication Safety During Pregnancy: What to Ask First
Learn which OTC medications are safe during pregnancy and what questions to ask before taking anything. Avoid risks with pain relievers, cold meds, and herbal remedies.
Graves’ Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Proven Treatment Options for Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism
Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder causing hyperthyroidism, with symptoms like weight loss, rapid heartbeat, and bulging eyes. Learn about diagnosis, treatment options including medication, radioactive iodine, and surgery, and what to expect long-term.