Archive: 2025/11
Heart Arrhythmias from Medications: Warning Signs and How to Manage Them
Posted by Desmond Carrington on 29/11/25
Many common medications can trigger dangerous heart rhythm problems. Learn the warning signs, who’s most at risk, and how to manage drug-induced arrhythmias safely before it’s too late.
Medication Recalls: What Patients Should Do Immediately
Posted by Desmond Carrington on 28/11/25
When a medication is recalled, don't panic or stop taking it. Learn the three recall levels, check your lot number, call your pharmacy, and dispose of medicine safely. Your actions can prevent serious harm.
Workers' Compensation and Generic Substitution: What You Need to Know in 2025
Posted by Desmond Carrington on 27/11/25
Generic substitution is now standard in workers' compensation, cutting drug costs by up to 80% without sacrificing effectiveness. Learn how it works, why it's mandatory in most states, and what you need to know in 2025.
Methadone and CYP Interactions: How Drug Interactions Increase QT Risk and Serum Levels
Posted by Desmond Carrington on 26/11/25
Methadone can prolong the QT interval and trigger dangerous heart rhythms, especially when combined with common drugs that inhibit CYP enzymes. Learn who’s at risk, which medications to avoid, and how to prevent sudden cardiac events.
The Purple Book: Understanding Biosimilars and Interchangeability from the FDA
Posted by Desmond Carrington on 25/11/25
The FDA's Purple Book is the official guide to biosimilars and interchangeable biologics in the U.S. Learn how it works, why interchangeability matters, and how it affects your prescriptions.
Obesity and Medication Dosing: How Body Composition Changes Drug Effects
Posted by Desmond Carrington on 24/11/25
Obesity changes how drugs are absorbed, distributed, and cleared in the body. Standard dosing often fails-leading to treatment failure or toxicity. Learn how lean body weight, adjusted dosing, and therapeutic monitoring improve safety and effectiveness.
Medication Costs: How Coupons, Generics, and Prior Authorizations Affect Your Pocket in 2025
Posted by Desmond Carrington on 22/11/25
Learn how coupons, generics, and prior authorizations impact your medication costs in 2025. Discover real ways to save hundreds on prescriptions with Medicare's new price rules and smart shopping tips.
GABA Supplements and Sedatives: What You Need to Know About CNS Depression Risk
Posted by Desmond Carrington on 19/11/25
GABA supplements are unlikely to increase sedative effects due to poor brain absorption. Evidence shows no significant risk of CNS depression when combined with benzodiazepines or sleep aids-unlike alcohol or herbal supplements like kava.
Anaphylaxis: Recognizing Severe Allergic Reactions and When to Use Epinephrine
Posted by Desmond Carrington on 19/11/25
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate epinephrine. Learn the signs, how to use an auto-injector, why other treatments won't work, and what to do after giving the shot.
Compare Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate) with Alternatives
Posted by Desmond Carrington on 18/11/25
Compare Augmentin with amoxicillin, doxycycline, cephalexin, azithromycin, and other antibiotics to find the best alternative for your infection. Learn when to use each and what to avoid.
Biosimilar Switching: What Happens When You Change From Originator
Posted by Desmond Carrington on 17/11/25
Switching from an originator biologic to a biosimilar is safe for most patients with stable disease. Learn what really happens during the switch, why some people feel worse, and how to protect your health through informed decisions.
Decoding Prescription Label Abbreviations and Pharmacy Symbols: What You Need to Know
Posted by Desmond Carrington on 17/11/25
Learn what common prescription abbreviations like Rx, b.i.d., and o.d. really mean, why they're being phased out, and how to protect yourself from dangerous medication errors.
