GrantPharmacy.com Medication and Disease Information - Page 6
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.
Osteoporosis in Endocrine Disease: How FRAX and Bisphosphonates Guide Treatment
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 13 Nov 2025
Osteoporosis in endocrine diseases like diabetes and thyroid disorders often goes undetected because bone scans can look normal. FRAX and bisphosphonates help identify hidden fracture risk and guide life-saving treatment.
Antipsychotics and QT-Prolonging Drugs: What You Need to Know About Heart Risks
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 7 Nov 2025
Combining antipsychotics with other QT-prolonging drugs can dangerously stretch the heart's electrical cycle, raising the risk of sudden cardiac events. Learn which medications are safest, who's most at risk, and how to prevent life-threatening arrhythmias.
Compare Trental (Pentoxifylline) with Alternatives for Peripheral Artery Disease
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 6 Nov 2025
Compare Trental (pentoxifylline) with alternatives like Cilostazol, statins, and exercise for treating peripheral artery disease. Learn which options actually improve walking distance and reduce heart risks.
Buspirone: What It Is, How It Works, and What to Expect
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 2 Nov 2025
Buspirone is a non-addictive anxiety medication that works differently than benzodiazepines. Learn how it helps with generalized anxiety, how long it takes to work, common side effects, and what alternatives exist.
Cabergoline Interactions: What You Need to Know
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 1 Nov 2025
Cabergoline can interact with many medications, supplements, and even alcohol. Learn which drugs to avoid, how to prevent dangerous side effects, and what to do if you've had a bad reaction.
Dorzolamide-Timolol: The Ultimate Solution for High Eye Pressure
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 31 Oct 2025
Dorzolamide-timolol is a two-in-one eye drop used to lower high eye pressure in people with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It reduces fluid production in the eye and is effective, affordable, and widely prescribed. Learn how it works, its side effects, and how to use it correctly.
Genetic Factors That Increase Susceptibility to Drug Side Effects
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 29 Oct 2025
Genetic differences can make medications dangerous for some people and useless for others. Learn how genes like CYP2D6 and HLA-B*15:02 affect drug reactions, which side effects are most predictable, and what you can do to stay safe.