Category: Drug Information - Page 2

Anticoagulants and Bleeding Disorders: How to Prevent Hemorrhage Safely

Anticoagulants prevent dangerous clots but carry a real risk of bleeding. Learn how to reduce hemorrhage risk with DOACs, warfarin, kidney monitoring, reversal agents, and practical safety steps.

4.01.26
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Statins and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Safety, Benefits, and What to Monitor

Statins are safe and beneficial for people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). They reduce heart disease risk and may improve liver health - despite outdated fears. Learn the latest guidelines, monitoring rules, and why you shouldn't avoid them.

3.01.26
Alistair Mukondiwa
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FDA Boxed Warnings Explained: What Every Patient Needs to Know

Boxed warnings from the FDA signal serious risks with certain medications. This guide explains what they mean, how to respond, and how to stay safe without avoiding necessary treatment.

3.01.26
Alistair Mukondiwa
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International ICH Guidelines: How Global Harmonization Improves Medication Safety

ICH guidelines harmonize global drug safety standards, reducing duplication in testing and speeding up access to safe, effective medicines. Learn how regulators and industry work together to protect patients worldwide.

31.12.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Inactive Ingredient Interactions in Generic Medications: What You Need to Know

Generic medications save money but may contain different inactive ingredients that can interact when taken together. Learn how fillers, dyes, and preservatives in multiple generics can cause unexpected side effects - and what to do about it.

25.12.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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DPP-4 Inhibitors and Joint Pain: What You Need to Know

DPP-4 inhibitors help control type 2 diabetes but may cause severe, disabling joint pain. Learn the signs, what to do if it happens, and safer alternatives.

23.12.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
14

Managing Warfarin and Antibiotics: What You Need to Know About Dangerous Interactions

Warfarin and antibiotics can interact dangerously, raising bleeding risk. Learn which antibiotics are high-risk, when to check your INR, and how to manage interactions safely without stopping either medication.

22.12.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
12

From ANDA to Shelf: How Generic Drugs Reach Retail Pharmacies

Discover how generic drugs go from FDA approval via the ANDA process to becoming affordable options on pharmacy shelves - and why this system saves billions every year.

21.12.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Montelukast for Allergic Airways: How Leukotriene Inhibitors Work and When They’re Used

Montelukast is a leukotriene inhibitor used to prevent asthma and allergy symptoms by blocking inflammatory signals in the airways. It's not a first-line treatment but helps those who can't use inhalers or need dual relief for nose and lung symptoms.

20.12.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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How States Use Medicaid Generic Drug Policies to Cut Prescription Costs

States are using MAC lists, anti-gouging laws, and PBM transparency to control rising generic drug costs in Medicaid. Learn how these strategies work - and where they fall short.

19.12.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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7 Alternatives to Ondansetron: Smarter Choices for Nausea Relief
21 Apr 2025
Government Medication Assistance Programs by State: What’s Available in 2025
7 Dec 2025
Why Prescription Drug Prices Are So High in the United States
14 Nov 2025
Kefir Health Benefits: Uncovering the Science and Everyday Impact
6 May 2025
VA Generic Coverage: How Veterans Affairs Formularies Control Prescription Costs and Access
7 Jan 2026