Category: Medications - Page 2
Medication Considerations for Vegans and Vegetarians: Hidden Animal Ingredients
Many medications and supplements contain hidden animal ingredients like gelatin, lanolin, and magnesium stearate. Vegans and vegetarians need to know which drugs are safe and how to find alternatives without compromising their health.
How Generics Save Trillions in Healthcare: The Real Cost Impact
Generic drugs saved $467 billion in 2024 alone-part of a $3.4 trillion decade-long impact. Learn how generics cut drug costs, who benefits, and why the system still blocks full savings.
Green Coffee Extract and Stimulant Medications: What You Need to Know About Blood Pressure Risks
Green coffee extract may lower blood pressure, but when combined with stimulant ADHD meds like Adderall or Ritalin, it can cause dangerous fluctuations. Learn why experts warn against mixing them and what to do instead.
Antipsychotics and QT-Prolonging Drugs: What You Need to Know About Arrhythmia Risk
Antipsychotics can prolong the QT interval, raising the risk of dangerous heart rhythms-especially when mixed with other drugs. Learn which medications are riskiest, how to reduce danger, and what new monitoring tools are changing care.
Congressional Bills Aim to Tackle Drug Shortages in 2025-2026
Two congressional bills aim to fix drug and healthcare provider shortages, but a historic government shutdown has stalled progress. Learn what’s in the proposed laws-and why they may not be enough.
Pharmacist Concerns About NTI Generics: What You Need to Know in 2025
Pharmacists are raising alarms about NTI generics-medications where tiny dose changes can cause serious harm. Learn why warfarin, levothyroxine, and phenytoin require extra caution, what’s being done, and how to stay safe in 2025.
Severe Pancreatitis from Medications: Warning Signs and Treatment
Drug-induced severe pancreatitis is a life-threatening reaction to medications like ACE inhibitors, statins, and diabetes drugs. Learn the warning signs, high-risk drugs, and urgent treatment steps to survive.
Prescriber Education Resources: Guides for Doctors on Generics
Doctors need clear, evidence-based guides to confidently prescribe generic medications. Learn how FDA resources help bridge the gap between science and patient trust, reduce costs, and improve adherence.
PDE5 Inhibitors and Nitrates: What You Must Know About the Life-Threatening Blood Pressure Drop
Combining PDE5 inhibitors like Viagra or Cialis with nitrates can cause a life-threatening drop in blood pressure. Learn why this interaction is dangerous, how long to wait between doses, and what to do if you're at risk.
Reimbursement and Coding for Biosimilars: How Billing Works Under Medicare Part B
Learn how biosimilars are billed under Medicare Part B, including HCPCS codes, reimbursement rules, the JZ modifier, and why adoption remains low despite cost savings.
Energy Drinks and Stimulant Medications: Blood Pressure and Heart Risks
Energy drinks combined with stimulant medications like Adderall or Ritalin can dangerously raise blood pressure and heart rate, increasing the risk of heart attacks and arrhythmias - especially in teens and young adults.
Insulin Pump Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes: Pros, Cons, and How to Get Started
Insulin pump therapy offers better blood sugar control and flexibility for type 1 diabetes, but comes with technical risks and costs. Learn the pros, cons, and how to get started safely.