Tag: drug interactions

Over-the-Counter Medication Safety: Hidden Ingredients and Interactions You Can't Afford to Ignore
24
Dec
Over-the-Counter Medication Safety: Hidden Ingredients and Interactions You Can't Afford to Ignore
Medications 3 Comments

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.

Antipsychotics and Cardiac Medications: Understanding QT Prolongation Risks
16
Nov
Antipsychotics and Cardiac Medications: Understanding QT Prolongation Risks
Health 15 Comments

Antipsychotics can prolong the QT interval, raising the risk of dangerous heart rhythms. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk, how to monitor for QT prolongation, and how to balance mental health benefits with cardiac safety.

How to Keep a Medication List for Safer Care and Fewer Errors
14
Nov
How to Keep a Medication List for Safer Care and Fewer Errors
Medications 13 Comments

Keeping an accurate, up-to-date medication list prevents dangerous drug interactions and reduces hospital visits. Learn what to include, how to update it, and the best ways to share it with your care team.