The Impact of Contraception on Cardiovascular Health
June 12 2023
Author: Finnegan Blackwood
3 Feb
Tentative Approval and Litigation: How Generic Drug Makers Wait for Market Entry
Tentative approval lets generic drug makers prepare for market entry while patents are still active. It's not final approval-but it's the critical step that determines who gets to sell first when the patent expires.
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1 Feb
Dissolution Testing: How the FDA Ensures Generic Drug Quality
Dissolution testing is the FDA's key method for ensuring generic drugs release their active ingredients at the same rate as brand-name versions, replacing the need for costly human trials while guaranteeing safety and effectiveness.
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31 Jan
Tetracycline Photosensitivity: How to Prevent Sun Damage While Taking Antibiotics
Tetracycline antibiotics like doxycycline can cause severe sun sensitivity, leading to burns, nail damage, and long-term skin darkening. Learn how to prevent it with sunscreen, clothing, and smarter antibiotic choices.
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30 Jan
Azathioprine and TPMT Testing: How Genetic Screening Prevents Life-Threatening Side Effects
TPMT testing before starting azathioprine can prevent life-threatening drops in blood cell counts. Learn how genetic screening identifies high-risk patients and why it's essential-even if you feel fine.
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29 Jan
Metronidazole Neuropathy: Recognizing Numbness and Tingling Before It's Too Late
Metronidazole can cause irreversible nerve damage after prolonged use. Learn how numbness and tingling in hands or feet may signal metronidazole neuropathy - and what to do before it's too late.
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28 Jan
Statin Intolerance: How to Recognize Muscle Symptoms and Find Effective Alternatives
Statin intolerance causes muscle pain in many people, but most cases are misdiagnosed. Learn how to tell real intolerance from other causes and discover effective, evidence-based alternatives to protect your heart.
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26 Jan
Benzodiazepines and Opioids: The Deadly Respiratory Risk
Combining benzodiazepines and opioids dramatically increases the risk of fatal respiratory depression. This deadly interaction is responsible for thousands of overdose deaths each year-and it’s preventable.
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26 Jan
Drug Interactions Discovered Post-Market: What It Means for Your Safety
Drug interactions discovered after approval can be deadly - and they’re more common than you think. Learn how real-world use reveals hidden risks that clinical trials miss, and what you can do to stay safe.
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24 Jan
Antihistamines in Elderly Patients: Why First-Gen Options Are Dangerous and What to Use Instead
First-generation antihistamines like Benadryl pose serious risks for elderly patients, including confusion, falls, and dementia. Safer alternatives like Claritin and Zyrtec are just as effective for allergies without the dangerous side effects.
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23 Jan
Topical Medication Allergies: How Contact Dermatitis Develops and How to Treat It
Topical medication allergies cause itchy, worsening rashes that mimic eczema. Learn how contact dermatitis develops, which drugs trigger it, how patch testing works, and what treatments actually help-without making things worse.
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