Author: Charlie Hemphrey
Preconception Medication Counseling: Reduce Fetal Risks with Safe Medication Adjustments
Preconception medication counseling reviews medicines before pregnancy to reduce fetal risks. Over half of pregnancies are unplanned, making this step essential. Learn common risky drugs, safer alternatives, and steps to take. A 2021 study showed 37% fewer birth defects with proper counseling.
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Antibiotics for Bacterial Infections: Classes and How They Work
Antibiotics fight bacterial infections by targeting specific parts of bacterial cells. Learn how the main classes - beta-lactams, macrolides, fluoroquinolones, and others - work, why resistance is growing, and when they’re truly needed.
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Dechallenge and Rechallenge in Drug Side Effects: What These Tests Mean
Dechallenge and rechallenge are key clinical tools used to confirm if a drug caused a side effect. Stopping the drug (dechallenge) and, if safe, restarting it (rechallenge) provide the strongest evidence of causality in pharmacovigilance.
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Managing Electrolyte Imbalances: Potassium, Phosphate, and Magnesium in Clinical Practice
Managing potassium, phosphate, and magnesium imbalances is critical for renal and cardiac health. Learn how low or high levels affect the body, why magnesium must be corrected before potassium, and the latest evidence-based treatments.
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Pharmacy Margin Economics: How Generics Drive Profits in Today's Drug Market
Generics make up 90% of prescriptions but only 25% of drug spending-yet they drive nearly all of a pharmacy’s profit. This is how the system works, why small pharmacies are struggling, and what patients can do about it.
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How Second and Third Generic Drugs Drive Down Prescription Prices
Second and third generic drug manufacturers drive the biggest price drops in prescription medications, often cutting costs by 60% or more compared to the original brand. This competition saves patients billions annually.
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Gabapentinoids and Opioids: The Hidden Danger of Additive Respiratory Depression
Gabapentinoids and opioids together can cause life-threatening respiratory depression-even in people who’ve taken them safely before. Learn who’s at risk, why this interaction happens, and what safer alternatives exist.
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First Generic vs Authorized Generic: How Timing of Market Entry Changes Everything
First generics and authorized generics may look the same, but their market entry timing creates a huge difference in pricing and competition. Learn how brand companies use authorized generics to undercut true generic rivals.
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When to Seek Medical Help for a Suspected Drug Interaction
Learn when to seek emergency care for drug interactions - from life-threatening symptoms like seizures and swelling to warning signs that need prompt medical attention. Know what to do before it's too late.
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Retinoids and Vitamin A: Understanding Teratogenic Risks in Pregnancy
Retinoids and vitamin A can cause severe birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Learn which forms are dangerous, how much is too much, and how to stay safe-whether you're on Accutane, taking supplements, or just eating liver.
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