Category: Medications - Page 2
Morning Coffee and Levothyroxine: How to Space Them for Maximum Absorption
Drinking coffee too soon after taking levothyroxine can cut absorption by over half. Learn how to space your coffee and thyroid medication for better results, plus alternatives like liquid formulations that let you drink coffee without delay.
How to Monitor Your Symptoms after a Safety Communication
Learn how to track symptoms after receiving a drug or device safety alert. Know what to watch for, how to report, and when to call your doctor-without getting overwhelmed.
Cancer Medication Combinations: Why Generic Bioequivalence Is More Complex Than You Think
Generic cancer drug combinations pose unique bioequivalence challenges because small differences in absorption or interaction between drugs can impact treatment safety and effectiveness. Understanding these risks is critical for safe substitution.
How to Monitor Kidney Function for Safe Senior Dosing
Learn how to accurately monitor kidney function in seniors to prevent dangerous medication overdoses. Discover which eGFR equations work best for older adults and how to avoid common dosing errors.
Digoxin Interactions: What Heart Patients Need to Monitor
Digoxin helps manage heart failure and atrial fibrillation, but its narrow safety window makes interactions with other drugs, foods, and supplements extremely dangerous. Learn what to avoid and how to monitor your levels to stay safe.
Foreign Manufacturing of Generics: FDA Oversight and Standards in 2025
The FDA now conducts unannounced inspections of foreign generic drug factories to ensure safety. With 80% of active ingredients made overseas, stricter oversight aims to close long-standing gaps in quality control and protect U.S. patients.
Paragraph IV Patent Challenges: How Generic Drug Makers Beat Brand Patents
Paragraph IV patent challenges let generic drug makers legally fight brand patents to bring cheaper medicines to market faster. Under the Hatch-Waxman Act, these challenges have saved patients over $1.2 trillion since 1990.
Five Medication Safety Tips for Seniors and Caregivers
Five practical, evidence-based tips to help seniors and caregivers manage medications safely, reduce errors, and prevent dangerous interactions. Includes storage advice, pill organizers, drug checks, and communication strategies.
Annual Medication Review with a Pharmacist: How It Reduces Side Effects
An annual medication review with a pharmacist helps cut dangerous side effects by identifying unnecessary drugs, dangerous interactions, and incorrect dosing. It's a free, easy step for anyone on multiple medications.
Why Doctors Recommend Generic Medications - And Why Patients Still Hesitate
Doctors overwhelmingly recommend generic medications because they’re just as effective and save patients hundreds per month. Yet many still refuse them. Here’s why - and what really matters when choosing between brand and generic drugs.