Category: Medications - Page 3

Georgea Michelle, Jan, 11 2026

Medication Errors: How to Prevent Mistakes at Home and in Hospitals

Medication errors harm over 1.5 million Americans yearly. Learn how to prevent mistakes at home with simple steps-and how hospitals are using tech like barcode scanning to cut errors, and where it still fails.

Georgea Michelle, Jan, 10 2026

Extended-Release vs. Immediate-Release Medications: When Timing Matters for Safety and Effectiveness

Extended-release and immediate-release medications work differently in your body. Knowing which is which can prevent overdoses, improve effectiveness, and keep you safer. Here's what you need to know.

Georgea Michelle, Jan, 7 2026

Carrying Medications in Original Containers While Traveling: What You Need to Know

Carrying medications in original containers while traveling avoids security delays, legal trouble, and customs issues. Learn why TSA allows pill organizers but experts still recommend labeled bottles-and what you need for international trips.

Georgea Michelle, Jan, 5 2026

Therapeutic Equivalence: What It Really Means for Patient Safety

Therapeutic equivalence ensures generic drugs work just like brand-name ones, protecting patient safety through strict FDA testing. Learn how AB ratings, bioequivalence, and the Orange Book make safe, affordable medication possible.

Georgea Michelle, Jan, 4 2026

OTC Drug Facts Labels: What to Look For and How to Use Them

Learn how to read the OTC Drug Facts label to avoid dangerous mistakes, prevent overdoses, and use over-the-counter medicines safely. The FDA's standardized format helps you find active ingredients, warnings, and dosing info quickly.

Georgea Michelle, Jan, 3 2026

What Are Authorized Generics? Complete Explanation

Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs but sold without the brand label. They offer lower prices while maintaining the same ingredients and quality. Learn how they work, why they exist, and how to spot them.

Georgea Michelle, Jan, 3 2026

Allergy Action Plan: Medications to Carry and When to Use Them

An allergy action plan saves lives by telling you exactly which medications to carry and when to use them. Epinephrine is the only lifesaving treatment for anaphylaxis. Know the doses, recognize the symptoms, and never delay.

Georgea Michelle, Jan, 1 2026

How Doctors Around the World View Generic Medications

Doctors around the world have very different views on generic medications - from essential lifelines in India to policy-driven staples in Europe. This is how global systems shape trust, access, and use.

Georgea Michelle, Dec, 29 2025

Immunosuppressive Combinations: Generic Options for Transplant Care

Generic immunosuppressants like tacrolimus and mycophenolate offer the same protection as brand-name drugs at a fraction of the cost. Learn how these combinations work, their risks, and why they're now the standard in transplant care.

Georgea Michelle, Dec, 28 2025

Drug Holidays: When Taking a Break from Medication Is Safe and Smart

Drug holidays are planned, doctor-supervised breaks from medication to manage side effects or improve quality of life. They work for some people on SSRIs or ADHD meds - but can be dangerous with others. Learn when it's safe and how to do it right.