Category: Medications - Page 3
SGLT2 Inhibitor Side Effects: Dehydration, Dizziness, and Blood Pressure Changes Explained
SGLT2 inhibitors like Jardiance and Farxiga help lower blood sugar but also cause fluid loss, leading to dehydration, dizziness, and lower blood pressure. Learn who's at risk and how to stay safe.
Preventive Measures for Building Resilient Pharmaceutical Supply Chains
Drug shortages aren't accidents-they're systemic failures. Learn how resilient pharmaceutical supply chains use diversification, technology, and strategic stockpiling to prevent life-threatening gaps in essential medications.
When to Seek Medical Help for a Suspected Drug Interaction
Learn the warning signs of dangerous drug interactions and when to seek emergency help. Understand how common medications, supplements, and even foods can cause life-threatening reactions - and what to do before it’s too late.
Pharmacist Recommendations: When to Suggest Authorized Generics
Pharmacists should recommend authorized generics for patients with allergies, narrow therapeutic index drugs, or those who had side effects after switching to regular generics. They're identical to brand-name drugs but cost 20-80% less.
Generic Drug Savings: Real Numbers and Healthcare Statistics
Generic drugs save Americans over $445 billion a year-yet most people don’t know how much they’re paying unnecessarily. See the real numbers behind generic vs brand-name drug costs and how to save big.
Metformin Myths and Facts: Tolerability, B12, and Long-Term Use
Metformin remains the first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes, but myths about stomach issues, B12 loss, and long-term safety persist. Here’s what the science really says about tolerability, vitamin B12, and staying on it for years.
Metformin Extended-Release vs Immediate-Release: Which Is Easier on Your Stomach?
Metformin extended-release (XR) reduces gastrointestinal side effects like diarrhea and cramping compared to immediate-release (IR), making it easier to tolerate for many people with type 2 diabetes. Learn how the two forms differ, what studies show, and how to choose the best option for your body.
Proton Pump Inhibitors: Long-Term Risks and When to Stop
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) help with heartburn, but long-term use can cause low magnesium, bone fractures, and vitamin B12 deficiency. Learn when to stop and how to do it safely.
Acetaminophen Safety: How to Avoid Overdose and Protect Your Liver
Acetaminophen is safe when used correctly, but accidental overdose can cause severe liver damage or death. Learn the real risks, how to avoid hidden sources in meds, and what to do if you've taken too much.
Shortage Mitigation Strategies: How Health Systems Are Responding to Drug Shortages
Health systems are using real-time tracking, local manufacturing, AI forecasting, and policy advocacy to combat critical drug shortages. From hospital-made injectables to FDA emergency waivers, here's how providers are keeping patients covered.
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