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Dec, 6 2025

Caffeine and Medication Safety: What You Need to Know About Dangerous Interactions

Nina Falkner
14
Caffeine can reduce the effectiveness of thyroid meds, increase bleeding risk with blood thinners, and worsen side effects of antidepressants and heart drugs. Learn which medications interact dangerously with coffee and how to stay safe.
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Dec, 4 2025

Supply Chain Economics: How Generic Drug Distributors Achieve Efficiency Without Sacrificing Reliability

Nina Falkner
15
Generic drug distribution thrives on low prices but risks shortages. Learn how efficiency through data, AI, and smart inventory keeps life-saving medications available without sacrificing margins.
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Dec, 4 2025

Organ Transplant Recipients: Immunosuppressant Drug Interactions and Side Effects

Nina Falkner
13
Immunosuppressant drugs prevent organ rejection after transplant but come with serious side effects and dangerous drug interactions. Learn how tacrolimus, mycophenolate, and steroids affect your body - and what you can do to stay safe.
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Dec, 3 2025

How to Prevent Drug-Drug Interactions in Elderly Patients

Nina Falkner
13
Drug-drug interactions in elderly patients are a leading cause of hospitalizations. Learn how to prevent them using proven tools like the Beers Criteria, STOPP, and NO TEARS-plus practical steps for patients and families.
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Dec, 1 2025

Generics vs Brand Biologics: How Much Do They Really Cost?

Nina Falkner
14
Biosimilars cut the cost of brand biologics by 50% or more, yet most patients still pay full price. Here's how much you could save-and why the system makes it hard to get there.
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Dec, 1 2025

Omeprazole and Clopidogrel: What You Need to Know About CYP2C19 Interaction

Nina Falkner
9
Omeprazole can reduce clopidogrel's effectiveness by blocking CYP2C19, the enzyme needed to activate it. Learn which PPIs are safer, how genetics play a role, and what to do if you're taking both.
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Dec, 1 2025

How to Involve Family or Caregivers in Medication Support

Nina Falkner
10
Learn how family and caregivers can effectively support medication adherence using proven tools like pill organizers, digital reminders, and pharmacist consultations. Reduce errors, prevent hospital visits, and ease caregiver stress with simple, actionable steps.
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Dec, 1 2025

Otitis Media: When to Use Antibiotics for Middle Ear Infections

Nina Falkner
14
Otitis media is a common ear infection in children, but antibiotics aren't always needed. Learn when they help, when to wait, and how to manage pain safely without overusing drugs.
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Nov, 25 2025

FDA Safety Communications Archive: How to Research Historical Drug and Device Warnings

Nina Falkner
13
Learn how to access and use the FDA Safety Communications Archive to research historical drug and medical device warnings. Find out where to look for alerts from 2010 to 2024, how to trace labeling changes, and what to do when records are missing.
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Nov, 24 2025

Urate Targets in Gout: How Allopurinol and Febuxostat Work to Prevent Flares

Nina Falkner
14
Learn how urate targets guide gout treatment with allopurinol and febuxostat. Understand the science behind lowering serum urate to prevent flares and dissolve crystals, and what to do if you're not reaching your goal.
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Nov, 23 2025

ECG Monitoring During Macrolide Therapy: Who Needs It

Nina Falkner
8
Macrolide antibiotics like azithromycin can prolong the QT interval, raising the risk of dangerous heart rhythms. Learn who needs an ECG before taking them - and why skipping it could be life-threatening.
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Nov, 22 2025

How to Use Pharmacy Delivery and Mail-Order for Convenience

Nina Falkner
5
Learn how pharmacy delivery and mail-order services improve medication adherence by delivering 90-day supplies to your door, cutting costs, and reducing missed doses-especially for chronic conditions.

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