Category: Pharmacy and Medication Reviews - Page 2
Side Effects and Medication Adherence: How to Stay on Track When Drugs Cause Problems
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 26 Nov 2025
Side effects are the top reason people stop taking their meds-but they don’t have to. Learn how to manage discomfort, talk to your pharmacist, and stay on track with your treatment without quitting.
QD vs. QID: How Prescription Abbreviations Cause Dangerous Medication Errors and How to Stop Them
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 25 Nov 2025
QD and QID are dangerous prescription abbreviations that cause patients to take four times the intended dose. Learn why they're still used, how they lead to deadly errors, and what’s being done to stop them.
Rhabdomyolysis from Medication Interactions: How Common Drugs Can Cause Muscle Breakdown
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 22 Nov 2025
Rhabdomyolysis from medication interactions is a life-threatening condition where muscle tissue breaks down, often due to dangerous drug combos like statins with antibiotics. Learn the signs, risks, and how to prevent it.
FDALabel Database: How to Search Drug Labels Like a Regulatory Professional
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 20 Nov 2025
FDALabel is the FDA's official searchable database of over 149,000 drug labels. Learn how to search by section, use MedDRA terms, export results to Excel, and find critical safety info no other public tool offers.
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for Tricyclic Antidepressants: How to Prevent Toxicity and Save Lives
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 18 Nov 2025
Therapeutic drug monitoring for tricyclic antidepressants prevents life-threatening toxicity by measuring blood levels to ensure safe dosing. Learn why TDM is essential for amitriptyline, nortriptyline, and other TCAs.
Buy Online Cheap Generic Ativan: What You Need to Know Before You Order
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 18 Nov 2025
Buying cheap generic Ativan online is risky and often illegal. Learn how to get real, affordable lorazepam safely with a prescription, avoid dangerous scams, and find legal alternatives for anxiety treatment.
How Paragraph IV Patent Challenges Speed Up Generic Drug Entry
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 17 Nov 2025
Paragraph IV certification under the Hatch-Waxman Act lets generic drug makers challenge brand patents before expiration. Learn how this legal tool drives down drug prices, triggers 30-month litigation stays, and offers 180-day market exclusivity to the first filer.
Itching from Medications: Common Causes and What You Can Do
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 16 Nov 2025
Itching from medications is more common than you think-and often misunderstood. Learn which drugs cause it, why it happens, and how to manage it safely without stopping essential treatments.
Voriconazole for Fungal Orbital Cellulitis: How It Works and When It’s Used
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 14 Nov 2025
Voriconazole is the leading antifungal treatment for fungal orbital cellulitis, a rare but dangerous eye infection. It offers better outcomes and fewer side effects than older drugs, but requires careful monitoring and long-term use.
What Are Authorized Generics? Complete Explanation
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 14 Nov 2025
Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs but sold without the brand label. They offer lower prices with the same ingredients and quality. Learn how they work, how they differ from traditional generics, and when to choose them.