Category: Medicines - Page 2
REMS Programs Explained: How the FDA Manages High-Risk Medications
REMS programs are FDA-mandated safety plans for high-risk prescription drugs. They require certifications, registries, and special dispensing rules to prevent serious side effects. Here's how they work - and why they're changing.
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Fluoroquinolones and Tendon Rupture: What You Need to Know About the Risk
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin can cause sudden tendon rupture, especially in older adults or those taking steroids. Know the risks, recognize early signs, and ask for safer alternatives.
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How to Identify Class-Wide vs. Drug-Specific Safety Alerts in Medications
Learn how to tell the difference between class-wide and drug-specific safety alerts from the FDA. Understand why some warnings apply to all drugs in a group and others only to one-and how to make safer decisions.
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Aspirin with Other Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risks
Combining aspirin with other blood thinners doubles the risk of serious bleeding. Learn which combinations are dangerous, what signs to watch for, and when to talk to your doctor about stopping aspirin.
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Smoking and Medications: How Cigarettes Alter Drug Levels in Your Body
Smoking changes how your body processes medications, especially those broken down by the CYP1A2 enzyme. This can lead to reduced effectiveness while smoking and dangerous toxicity after quitting. Learn which drugs are affected and how to stay safe.
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Antiviral Medications and CYP3A4/P-gp Interactions: What You Need to Know
CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein control how antiviral drugs work in your body. Ignoring their interactions can lead to dangerous side effects or treatment failure. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
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Inactive Ingredient Interactions in Generic Medication Combinations
Inactive ingredients in generic medications can interact when taken together, causing unexpected side effects. Learn which common fillers and dyes may be harming your health - and how to protect yourself.
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Proton Pump Inhibitors and Antifungals: How They Interfere with Absorption
Proton pump inhibitors can block the absorption of key antifungals like itraconazole, leading to treatment failure. Learn which drugs interact, how to fix it, and what new options are available.
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Trazodone for Fibromyalgia: How It Helps Sleep and Pain
Trazodone helps fibromyalgia patients sleep better and reduces pain sensitivity without addiction risk. Learn how low doses improve sleep quality, lower pain levels, and compare to other options like gabapentin and melatonin.
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Antibiotic Overuse: How Misuse Fuels Resistance and C. difficile Infections
Antibiotic overuse is fueling a global crisis: resistant superbugs and deadly C. difficile infections. Learn how everyday choices impact public health-and what you can do to help.
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