Category: Health - Page 6
Pulmonary Function Tests: How to Interpret Spirometry and DLCO Results
Learn how to interpret spirometry and DLCO results to understand your lung health. Discover what low or high numbers mean for conditions like asthma, COPD, and pulmonary fibrosis.
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How to Time Your Medications to Avoid Dangerous Drug Interactions
Learn how to space out your medications to avoid dangerous interactions and ensure your drugs work properly. Simple timing changes can prevent side effects and keep your treatment on track.
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Drug Nomenclature: Chemical, Generic, and Brand Names Explained
Learn how drugs get their chemical, generic, and brand names - and why this system prevents dangerous medication errors. Understand the science behind the names on your prescriptions.
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Tentative Approval for Generics: Common Reasons for Delays
Tentative approval from the FDA means a generic drug is scientifically ready - but not legally allowed to sell. Learn why patents, lawsuits, manufacturing flaws, and corporate tactics delay these drugs from reaching patients.
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FDA Foreign Facility Inspections: What Overseas Food Plants Must Now Do to Stay Compliant
The FDA now conducts unannounced inspections of foreign food facilities to ensure safety standards match U.S. requirements. Learn what overseas plants must do to avoid refusals, fines, or criminal charges.
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Generic Drug Concerns: Debunking Myths About Safety and Effectiveness
Generic drugs save billions and work just as well as brand-name versions for most people. Learn the facts behind safety myths, when to be cautious, and how to make smart choices with your prescriptions.
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Post-Menopausal Women and Medication Changes: Safety Considerations
Post-menopausal women face unique medication risks due to metabolic changes, polypharmacy, and hormone therapy dangers. Learn safety guidelines, non-hormonal alternatives, and how to avoid dangerous drug interactions.
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How to Safely Dispose of Unused Opioids to Prevent Misuse and Overdose
Learn the safest ways to dispose of unused opioids to prevent misuse and overdose. From take-back programs to deactivation pouches, discover proven methods that actually work-and what to avoid.
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Wholesale Economics: How Generic Drug Distribution and Pricing Really Work
Generic drugs are cheap at the pharmacy, but the real profits lie in the distribution system. Learn how wholesalers make eleven times more on generics than brands-and why prices still rise even when drugs are cheap to make.
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Insurance Changes and Generic Switching: Navigating Formulary Updates in 2025
In 2025, Medicare Part D formulary changes are pushing patients toward generics and biosimilars to lower costs. Learn how these shifts affect your prescriptions, what your rights are, and how to avoid unexpected price hikes.
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Agranulocytosis from Medications: Infection Risks and How to Monitor for It
Agranulocytosis from medications can be deadly, but it’s preventable with proper monitoring. Learn which drugs cause it, the warning signs, and how to stay safe with blood tests and new tools like genetic screening.
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Ciloxan vs. Other Antibiotic Eye Drops: What Works Best for Eye Infections
Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin) is a common antibiotic eye drop, but cheaper and gentler alternatives like tobramycin, moxifloxacin, and azithromycin may work just as well-or better-for many eye infections. Here's how they compare.
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