Category: Pharmacy and Medication - Page 5
Import Alerts: How the FDA Blocks Drugs from Non-Compliant Manufacturers
Haig Sandavol Dec 4 15The FDA uses Import Alerts to block drugs from non-compliant manufacturers before they reach U.S. patients. Learn how the Green List works, why shipments get detained, and what manufacturers must do to comply.
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How to Train Yourself to Check Labels Before Every Dose: A Simple Habit That Saves Lives
Haig Sandavol Dec 1 13Checking your medication label before every dose is the simplest, most effective way to prevent deadly errors. Learn how to turn this five-second habit into a lifesaving routine.
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Fournier’s Gangrene and Diabetes Medications: Emergency Signs You Can’t Ignore
Haig Sandavol Dec 1 9Fournier’s gangrene is a rare but deadly infection linked to SGLT-2 inhibitor diabetes drugs like Jardiance and Farxiga. Know the emergency signs - severe pain, swelling, fever, foul discharge - and act fast. Early treatment saves lives.
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Difference Between Medication Side Effects and Allergic Drug Reactions
Haig Sandavol Nov 29 10Learn the critical difference between medication side effects and true allergic drug reactions. Discover why mislabeling them can lead to dangerous treatments, higher costs, and unnecessary risks-and how to get it right.
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How to Read FDA Drug Labels: Understanding Key Information Sections
Haig Sandavol Nov 26 7Learn how to read the FDA drug label to understand prescriptions, avoid dangerous interactions, and spot critical safety warnings like Boxed Warnings and Recent Major Changes. Essential for patients and caregivers.
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Antibiotic Combination Products: Generic Availability and What It Means for Patients
Haig Sandavol Nov 25 9Generic antibiotic combination products are available and can cut costs by up to 80%, but regulatory and legal barriers limit their use. Learn how they work, why access is uneven, and what patients and providers can do.
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Citalopram and Escitalopram: QT Prolongation Risks and Safe Dose Limits
Haig Sandavol Nov 23 14Citalopram and escitalopram can prolong the QT interval, raising the risk of dangerous heart rhythms. Learn the safe dose limits, who’s at risk, and why escitalopram is often preferred over citalopram for cardiac safety.
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How to Protect Your Privacy When Disposing of Medications
Haig Sandavol Nov 22 8Learn how to safely dispose of old medications while protecting your personal health data. Follow FDA guidelines, use take-back programs, and avoid common mistakes that put your privacy at risk.
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Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Medication Names That Cause Errors: Real Risks and How to Stop Them
Haig Sandavol Nov 20 8Look-alike, sound-alike (LASA) medication names cause thousands of preventable errors each year. Learn which drugs are most confusing, why mistakes happen, and how hospitals and patients can stop them before they hurt someone.
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MAO Inhibitors: Dangerous Interactions with Common Medications
Haig Sandavol Nov 16 12MAO inhibitors can be life-saving for treatment-resistant depression-but mixing them with common medications, supplements, or foods can cause deadly reactions like serotonin syndrome or hypertensive crisis. Know the risks.
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