Category: Pharmacy and Medication - Page 3
Wearable ECGs for QT Safety: Real-Time Risk Detection
Wearable ECG devices like the Apple Watch and KardiaMobile 6L now enable real-time QT interval monitoring, helping prevent dangerous heart rhythms in patients on high-risk medications. Validated by research and approved by the FDA, these tools offer a safer, more continuous way to track cardiac safety outside the clinic.
Mast Cell Activation: How Mediator Release Triggers Symptoms and How Stabilizers Help
Mast cell activation releases a flood of mediators causing chronic symptoms like hives, GI issues, and fatigue. Mast cell stabilizers like cromolyn sodium prevent this release before it starts, offering a key treatment for MCAS when antihistamines aren’t enough.
How to Access FDA Adverse Event Databases for Safety Monitoring
Learn how to access and use the FDA's FAERS database for drug safety monitoring. Discover free tools, common pitfalls, and how real-world data helps identify hidden side effects.
Documentation Requirements for Record-Keeping in Manufacturing: A Practical Guide to GMP Compliance
Learn the essential documentation requirements for manufacturing under GMP standards. Understand ALCOA+, SOPs, electronic records, regional differences, and how to avoid costly compliance failures.
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy: How to Manage Bleeding Risks After Heart Stent Surgery
Learn how to manage bleeding risks with dual antiplatelet therapy after a heart stent. Discover safer alternatives, when to shorten treatment, and what to do if you start bleeding.
How Aging Changes Your Body’s Response to Medication and Dosing
Aging alters how your body absorbs, processes, and responds to medications. Learn why seniors need lower doses, which drugs are riskiest, and how to avoid dangerous side effects with practical steps and expert guidance.
Side Effects and Medication Adherence: How to Stay on Track When Drugs Cause Problems
Side effects are the hidden reason most people stop taking their meds. Learn how to manage them, talk to your pharmacist, and stay on track - without feeling guilty or alone.
First Generic Approval: Why It Matters and What It Means for Your Prescription Costs
First generic approval is the key to lowering drug prices in the U.S. It gives the first company to launch a generic version of a brand-name drug 180 days of exclusive sales-leading to massive cost savings for patients and the healthcare system.
How to Decide When to Replace Expired OTC First-Aid Medications
Learn which expired OTC first-aid meds are safe to use and which must be replaced immediately. Get clear, practical advice on checking, storing, and disposing of expired medications to keep your first-aid kit reliable.
Theophylline Clearance: How Common Medications Can Trigger Dangerous Toxicity
Theophylline is a powerful but risky asthma and COPD medication. Certain common drugs can dangerously reduce its clearance, leading to toxic levels. Learn which medications to avoid and how to stay safe.
