Category: Medications - Page 2

How to Store Insulin and Biologics During Long Flights: A Practical Guide for Travelers

How to Store Insulin and Biologics During Long Flights: A Practical Guide for Travelers

Learn how to safely store insulin and biologics during long flights to prevent dangerous temperature damage. Get practical tips on cooling wallets, TSA rules, and dose adjustments for time zones.

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How to Pair Medications with Daily Habits for Better Adherence

How to Pair Medications with Daily Habits for Better Adherence

Learn how to link your daily medications to everyday habits like brushing your teeth or eating breakfast to dramatically improve adherence. No apps needed-just simple, science-backed routines that stick.

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DOACs in Renal Impairment: How to Adjust Dosing to Prevent Bleeding and Clots

DOACs in Renal Impairment: How to Adjust Dosing to Prevent Bleeding and Clots

DOACs like apixaban and rivaroxaban require precise dosing in kidney disease to avoid bleeding or clots. Learn how to adjust doses using creatinine clearance and the ABCs rule, and why apixaban is often the safest choice.

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NTI Drug List: Common Medications with Narrow Therapeutic Windows

NTI Drug List: Common Medications with Narrow Therapeutic Windows

NTI drugs have a tiny margin between safe and toxic doses. Common examples include warfarin, lithium, digoxin, phenytoin, and tacrolimus. These require strict monitoring, careful dosing, and no brand switching without medical approval.

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How to Talk to Your Pharmacist About Supplements and Food Interactions

How to Talk to Your Pharmacist About Supplements and Food Interactions

Learn how to talk to your pharmacist about supplements and food interactions to avoid dangerous drug reactions. Get practical tips on what to bring, what to ask, and which supplements and foods pose the biggest risks with common medications.

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Dose Titration Strategies to Reduce Medication Side Effects

Dose Titration Strategies to Reduce Medication Side Effects

Dose titration is the proven method of slowly adjusting medication strength to reduce side effects and improve tolerance. Learn how it works, why it matters, and what you can do to make it work for you.

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How to Clear Security with Liquid Medications and Supplies at the Airport

How to Clear Security with Liquid Medications and Supplies at the Airport

Learn how to fly with liquid medications without delays. TSA allows unlimited prescription liquids if properly labeled and declared. Follow these simple steps to clear security quickly and avoid common mistakes.

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Pharmacy Inventory Management: Generic Stocking Strategies That Cut Costs and Prevent Stockouts

Pharmacy Inventory Management: Generic Stocking Strategies That Cut Costs and Prevent Stockouts

Learn how to manage generic medication inventory effectively to cut costs, prevent stockouts, and boost profits. Real strategies used by pharmacies today to handle high-volume generics like metformin and lisinopril.

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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Generic vs. Brand-Name Medications

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Generic vs. Brand-Name Medications

Learn how to talk to your doctor about generic vs. brand-name medications. Discover why generics are just as effective, how much you can save, and when to ask for the brand-name version.

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Compare Vastarel (Trimetazidine Dihydrochloride) with Alternatives for Angina and Heart Health

Compare Vastarel (Trimetazidine Dihydrochloride) with Alternatives for Angina and Heart Health

Compare Vastarel (trimetazidine) with safer, better-studied alternatives like ranolazine, beta-blockers, and nitroglycerin for managing angina. Learn what doctors recommend in 2025 and which options carry fewer risks.

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Medication Guide Distribution Requirements for Pharmacists and Providers

Medication Guide Distribution Requirements for Pharmacists and Providers

Learn the exact FDA rules for distributing Medication Guides as a pharmacist or provider. Know when you must hand them out, what settings apply, and how to avoid compliance errors that put patients at risk.

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Nasal Decongestants and Blood Pressure Medications: What You Need to Know for Safe Use

Nasal Decongestants and Blood Pressure Medications: What You Need to Know for Safe Use

Nasal decongestants can dangerously raise blood pressure when taken with hypertension meds. Learn which ingredients to avoid, safe alternatives, and how to read labels to protect your heart.

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