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How to Prevent Drug-Drug Interactions in Elderly Patients
Drug-drug interactions are a leading cause of hospitalizations in older adults. Learn how to prevent dangerous interactions using the Beers Criteria, STOPP tool, and NO TEARS method - and what you can do right now to protect yourself or a loved one.
Azoles and Tacrolimus: How Drug Interactions Cause Dangerous Level Spikes and Kidney Damage
Azoles like voriconazole can cause dangerous spikes in tacrolimus levels, leading to acute kidney injury in transplant patients. Learn how this common drug interaction works, who's at risk, and how to prevent it.
Post-Surgical Pain Management: Multimodal Strategies to Reduce Opioid Use
Multimodal analgesia reduces post-surgical pain with fewer opioids by combining non-opioid meds, nerve blocks, and careful dosing. Proven to cut opioid use by up to 60% and speed recovery.
Patient Rights: How to Refuse Generic Drug Substitution and Request Brand-Name Medications
Learn your legal rights to refuse generic drug substitutions and request brand-name medications. Know when it's safe to switch, how to say no at the pharmacy, and what to do if you've already been switched without consent.
SSRIs and Anticoagulants: What You Need to Know About the Bleeding Risk
Combining SSRIs with anticoagulants increases bleeding risk by 33%, especially in the first 30 days. Learn why this happens, which drugs are riskiest, and what safer alternatives exist.
Chronic Hepatitis C: How Modern Antivirals Cure the Virus and Protect the Liver
Chronic hepatitis C is now curable with simple oral medications that achieve over 95% success rates. Learn how modern antivirals eliminate the virus, reverse liver damage, and restore quality of life.
How Medications Enter Breast Milk and What It Means for Your Baby
Most medications pass into breast milk in tiny, safe amounts. Learn how drugs enter milk, which ones are safe, and how to minimize your baby's exposure without stopping breastfeeding.
How to Read Storage Instructions on Medication Labels
Learn how to read storage instructions on medication labels to keep your pills effective and safe. Avoid common mistakes like storing meds in the bathroom or car, and understand what terms like 'refrigerate' and 'protect from light' really mean.
Chronic Eczema: How to Repair Skin Barrier, Avoid Triggers, and Stop the Itch
Chronic eczema is caused by a damaged skin barrier, not just allergies or dryness. Learn how ceramide-based repair, trigger avoidance, and itch control techniques can break the flare cycle and restore healthy skin.
How to Coordinate Care Between OB/GYN and Psychiatrist for Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Learn how OB/GYNs and psychiatrists coordinate care for psychiatric medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding, including safest drugs, dosing changes, and practical steps to ensure safe, effective treatment.
