Excipients in generic drugs - the inactive ingredients - can trigger allergic reactions, digestive issues, and tolerance problems. Learn how fillers like lactose and artificial dyes affect your health and what to do if you suspect a reaction.
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Learn how to use probiotics with antibiotics to reduce diarrhea and protect your gut microbiome. Discover which strains work, when to take them, and who should avoid them.
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Learn how to verify medication dose changes using proven protocols like independent double checks, barcode scanning, and SBAR communication to prevent deadly errors. Essential for nurses, pharmacists, and healthcare teams.
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Steroid eye drops reduce inflammation fast but carry serious risks like glaucoma and cataracts. Learn how to use them safely, recognize warning signs, and why regular eye pressure checks are essential to protect your vision.
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Two new congressional bills aim to fix drug and healthcare provider shortages, but both are stuck due to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Here's what they propose-and why they're not moving forward.
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Checkpoint inhibitors and CAR-T cell therapy are transforming cancer treatment by harnessing the immune system. Learn how they work, their side effects, costs, and why combining them may be the key to beating solid tumors.
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Formoterol inhalers help control asthma and COPD symptoms daily. Learn the two main types, how to use them correctly, common mistakes to avoid, and when to call your doctor.
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Diuretics help manage fluid in heart failure but often cause dangerous low potassium. Learn how to prevent and treat hypokalemia with potassium supplements, spironolactone, SGLT2 inhibitors, and smart dosing strategies.
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Dipyridamole is used to prevent stroke in high-risk patients, often with aspirin. Learn how it compares to aspirin, clopidogrel, ticagrelor, and anticoagulants - including effectiveness, side effects, cost, and when each is the best choice.
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Spinal and epidural procedures on blood thinners carry a rare but life-altering risk of hematoma. Learn which anticoagulants are most dangerous, exact timing protocols, warning signs, and how to prevent paralysis.
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