Category: Medications - Page 2
Linezolid and Tyramine: What You Must Eat - and Avoid - to Prevent Hypertensive Crisis
Linezolid can cause a life-threatening blood pressure spike if you eat tyramine-rich foods. Learn exactly which foods to avoid, what's safe, and how long to wait after treatment to prevent a hypertensive crisis.
ACE Inhibitors and ARBs: What You Need to Know About Interactions and Cross-Reactivity
ACE inhibitors and ARBs are common blood pressure meds, but combining them increases the risk of kidney damage and dangerous potassium spikes without added benefits. Learn why doctors avoid this combo and what to do instead.
Ledipasvir Side Effects and Precautions: What You Need to Know
Ledipasvir is a key drug for curing hepatitis C, but it comes with serious risks like heart rhythm issues and liver complications. Know the side effects, drug interactions, and precautions to stay safe during treatment.
Parlodel: What It Is, How It Works, and When It's Used
Parlodel (bromocriptine) lowers prolactin and helps manage Parkinson’s symptoms. Used for infertility, prolactinomas, and movement disorders, it works by mimicking dopamine. Know the side effects, dosing, and alternatives.
How to Maximize the Benefits of Ibandronate Sodium Treatment
Learn how to take ibandronate sodium correctly to strengthen bones, avoid side effects, and reduce fracture risk. Key tips on dosing, diet, exercise, and long-term use.
Workers' Compensation and Generic Substitution: What You Need to Know in 2025
Generic substitution in workers' compensation saves billions annually by replacing brand-name drugs with FDA-approved equivalents. Learn how it works, why it's required in most states, and what workers and providers need to know in 2025.
NSAIDs and Peptic Ulcer Disease: Understanding the Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen can cause serious stomach bleeding, especially in older adults or those with prior ulcers. Learn who's at risk, how to protect yourself, and what alternatives exist.
Extended Use Dates: FDA Allowances During Drug Shortages
The FDA extends expiration dates for critical drugs during shortages when stability data supports it. This temporary measure helps hospitals keep life-saving medications available until new supply arrives. Only specific lots qualify, and extensions are strictly monitored.
Aripiprazole and Telepsychiatry: How Remote Care Is Changing Mental Health Treatment
Aripiprazole combined with telepsychiatry is improving access to mental health care, especially for rural and underserved patients. Learn how remote medication management works, who benefits most, and what the future holds.
Serum Sickness-Like Reactions to Antibiotics: What Parents and Doctors Need to Know
Serum sickness-like reactions are delayed, non-allergic responses to antibiotics like cefaclor, often mistaken for true allergies. Learn the symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and why avoiding all penicillins is unnecessary.