Author: Caspian Holloway - Page 2
When Pharmacists Must Flag Problematic Generic Medications
Pharmacists play a vital role in identifying problematic generic medications that may cause therapeutic failure or adverse effects. Learn when and how to flag issues with NTI drugs, look-alike names, and inconsistent formulations.
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When Do Drug Patents Expire? Understanding the 20-Year Term and Real-World Timelines
Drug patents are legally 20 years long, but most expire in 7-12 years due to R&D delays. Learn how patent extensions, regulatory exclusivity, and legal strategies affect when generics become available.
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Asthma During Pregnancy: Safe Medications and How They Protect Your Baby
Learn which asthma medications are safe during pregnancy and how uncontrolled asthma poses greater risks to your baby than the drugs used to treat it. Evidence-based guidance for moms-to-be.
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REMS for Isotretinoin: iPLEDGE Requirements and Safety in 2025
iPLEDGE is the FDA-mandated safety program for isotretinoin, designed to prevent birth defects by requiring strict pregnancy testing, birth control, and patient education. Learn the 2025 rules, changes, and how to navigate the system.
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Compare Baclosign (Baclofen) with Alternatives: What Works Best for Muscle Spasms?
Compare Baclosign (baclofen) with alternatives like tizanidine, Botox, dantrolene, and Sativex for muscle spasms. Learn what works best, side effects, and how to choose the right treatment.
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Understanding Drug Labels: A Complete Medication Label Breakdown
Learn how to read prescription and over-the-counter drug labels to avoid dangerous medication errors. Understand key components, common pitfalls, and what to do when labels don’t make sense.
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Thyroid Medications in Pregnancy: Dose Adjustments and Monitoring
Thyroid medication doses often need to increase by 20-30% during pregnancy to support fetal brain development. Regular TSH monitoring every 4 weeks and proper pill timing are critical for healthy outcomes.
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Opioids in Older Adults: Falls, Delirium, and Dose Adjustments
Opioids in older adults increase fall risk, trigger delirium, and require lower doses due to age-related changes in metabolism. Learn why start-low-go-slow prescribing matters and how to safely reduce or replace these drugs.
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Patient Assistance Programs from Drug Companies: Eligibility Criteria Explained
Learn the real eligibility rules for patient assistance programs from drug companies - income limits, insurance traps, and how to avoid common application mistakes when trying to get free or discounted medications.
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Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics and NSAIDs: Why Combining Them Raises Serious Neurological and Kidney Risks
Combining fluoroquinolone antibiotics with NSAIDs can dangerously increase the risk of kidney injury and neurological damage. Learn why this combo is riskier than you think-and what safer alternatives exist.
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