Archive: 2026/02

How to Use Blister Packs and Pill Organizers to Prevent Medication Mistakes

How to Use Blister Packs and Pill Organizers to Prevent Medication Mistakes

Blister packs and pill organizers help prevent medication errors, missed doses, and overdoses-especially for those taking multiple prescriptions. Learn how they work, which is better, and how to get started.

Pharmacokinetics and Side Effects: How Your Body Processes Drugs

Pharmacokinetics and Side Effects: How Your Body Processes Drugs

Learn how your body absorbs, metabolizes, and clears drugs-and why that determines whether a medication helps or harms you. Real-world examples of side effects, drug interactions, and genetic differences that affect dosing.

Feverfew and Anticoagulants: Bleeding Risk Assessment

Feverfew and Anticoagulants: Bleeding Risk Assessment

Feverfew may help prevent migraines, but when taken with blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin, it can dangerously increase bleeding risk. Learn the facts, signs to watch for, and what doctors recommend.

Infections in Immunosuppressed Patients: Unusual Organisms and Risks

Infections in Immunosuppressed Patients: Unusual Organisms and Risks

Immunosuppressed patients face deadly infections from rare organisms that don't affect healthy people. These infections often show no symptoms, require aggressive testing, and demand specialized treatment. Understanding the risks can save lives.

Weight Loss Medications: GLP-1 Agonists vs. Older Drugs - What Really Works

Weight Loss Medications: GLP-1 Agonists vs. Older Drugs - What Really Works

GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy and Zepbound offer far greater weight loss than older drugs, but cost and side effects limit their use. Understanding the real-world differences helps you choose the right path.

Continuing Medical Education for Generics: Keeping Doctors Updated

Continuing Medical Education for Generics: Keeping Doctors Updated

Doctors need ongoing education on generic medications to ensure safe, cost-effective prescribing. Learn how CME requirements, FDA standards, and state regulations shape current practices and improve patient outcomes.

Desloratadine vs Loratadine: Side Effects, Dosing, and Key Differences Explained

Desloratadine vs Loratadine: Side Effects, Dosing, and Key Differences Explained

Desloratadine and loratadine are common allergy medications with key differences in side effects and dosing. Desloratadine offers longer-lasting relief and is approved for younger children, while loratadine is more affordable. Learn which one suits your needs based on symptom severity, age, and cost considerations. Both are non-sedating but have unique benefits depending on individual health needs.

Vaccines for Immunosuppressed Patients: When and How They Work

Vaccines for Immunosuppressed Patients: When and How They Work

Vaccines work differently in people on immunosuppressive drugs. Learn the best timing for flu, COVID-19, and other shots based on your medication, condition, and treatment cycle to maximize protection.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors: What You Need to Know About Side Effects and Dietary Restrictions

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors: What You Need to Know About Side Effects and Dietary Restrictions

MAOIs are powerful antidepressants for treatment-resistant depression, but they come with strict dietary rules and dangerous drug interactions. Learn how they work, what to avoid, and who they’re really for.