Category: Medications - Page 2
3
Jan
How to Avoid Contamination When Splitting or Crushing Pills: A Practical Safety Guide
Learn how to safely split or crush pills without risking contamination, wrong doses, or exposure to hazardous drugs. Follow proven steps, use the right tools, and know which pills should never be broken.
31
Dec
Hand and Foot Swelling from Medications: When to Contact Your Doctor
Hand and foot swelling from medications is common but often ignored. Learn which drugs cause it, when it's dangerous, and what to do before it becomes serious.
30
Dec
How to Transition from Hospital to Home Without Medication Errors
Learn how to prevent dangerous medication errors when seniors leave the hospital. Discover proven steps, who should lead the process, and what families can do to keep loved ones safe at home.
29
Dec
Antihypertensives Explained: Beta-Blockers, ACE Inhibitors, and ARBs - Risks, Benefits, and What Really Works
Beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and ARBs are common high blood pressure meds, but they work differently and carry unique risks. Learn which one suits your condition, why some cause cough, and what the latest evidence says about safety and effectiveness.
27
Dec
SGLT2 Inhibitor Side Effects: Dehydration, Dizziness, and Blood Pressure Changes Explained
SGLT2 inhibitors help control diabetes and protect the heart and kidneys, but they can cause dehydration, dizziness, and low blood pressure. Learn how these side effects happen, who’s at risk, and how to manage them safely.
26
Dec
Dose Titration Strategies to Reduce Medication Side Effects
Dose titration helps find the right medication dose to control symptoms while minimizing side effects. Learn how starting low and going slow works for ADHD, depression, epilepsy, and more - backed by science and patient experience.
25
Dec
How to Prevent Drug-Drug Interactions in Elderly Patients
Drug-drug interactions are a leading cause of hospitalizations in older adults. Learn how to prevent them using proven tools like the Beers Criteria, STOPP, and NO TEARS-plus practical steps for patients and caregivers.
24
Dec
Over-the-Counter Medication Safety: Hidden Ingredients and Interactions You Can't Afford to Ignore
Many OTC medications and supplements contain hidden pharmaceutical ingredients that can cause dangerous interactions, organ damage, or even death. Learn what’s really in your pills and how to protect yourself.
20
Dec
How to Use Dosing Syringes and Oral Dispensers for Kids’ Medicines Accurately
Learn how to use dosing syringes and oral dispensers safely for kids' liquid medicines. Avoid common dosing errors with step-by-step guidance, expert tips, and what to do when your child resists.
18
Dec
Loperamide Abuse: Recognizing the Hidden Dangers of OTC Antidiarrheals
Loperamide abuse is a growing public health threat. Taking high doses of OTC antidiarrheals like Imodium can cause life-threatening heart rhythms. Learn the warning signs, risks, and what to do if someone you know is misusing it.
10
Dec
Penicillin Desensitization: Safe Protocols for Allergic Patients Who Need Beta-Lactams
Penicillin desensitization safely allows allergic patients to receive essential beta-lactam antibiotics when no alternatives exist. Learn how the procedure works, who qualifies, and why it's critical in fighting antimicrobial resistance.
7
Dec
Penicillin Allergies vs Side Effects: How to Tell Them Apart and Why It Matters
Most people who think they're allergic to penicillin aren't. Learn how to tell the difference between a true allergy and common side effects-and why getting tested could save your life and money.