Category: Medications and Supplements - Page 4
Ezetimibe Side Effects: Understanding GI Symptoms and Tolerability
Ezetimibe is a well-tolerated cholesterol-lowering drug with mild, short-lived GI side effects like diarrhea and bloating. Learn how it compares to statins, what helps manage symptoms, and why it's a top choice for long-term use.
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Smoking Cessation Medications: Bupropion and Drug Interactions You Need to Know
Bupropion (Zyban) helps quit smoking by reducing cravings without nicotine, but it has serious drug interactions. Learn how to use it safely, what to avoid, and who benefits most.
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Sterile Manufacturing: Special Requirements for Injectable Pharmaceuticals
Sterile manufacturing for injectables demands extreme controls to prevent contamination. Learn the key requirements, differences between terminal sterilization and aseptic processing, cleanroom standards, and why even one microbe can be deadly.
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Bulk Purchasing and Discounts: How Large-Scale Procurement of Generic Medications Lowers Costs
Bulk purchasing generic medications can cut drug costs by 20-30% for clinics and providers. Learn how volume discounts, secondary distributors, and short-dated stock work - and how to avoid common pitfalls.
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Benoquin Cream vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Skin Depigmentation
Benoquin Cream (monobenzone) permanently removes skin pigment for vitiligo, but it's not the only option. Compare it to hydroquinone, steroids, UV therapy, ruxolitinib, and camouflage makeup to find the safest, most effective choice for your skin.
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Communicating with Prescribers: When Pharmacists Recommend Generics
When pharmacists recommend generics, they're not just saving money-they're improving adherence and safety. Learn how evidence-based communication with prescribers ensures effective, safe substitutions and why this practice matters for patient outcomes.
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Generic Patent Case Law: Landmark Court Decisions That Shape Drug Prices
Landmark court decisions like Amgen v. Sanofi and Allergan v. Teva shape how generic drugs enter the market, affecting drug prices and patient access. Learn how patent law impacts affordability.
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Statins and Muscle Disorders: Understanding Myopathy Amplification
Statins save lives but can cause muscle pain in up to 30% of users. Learn the real science behind statin-induced myopathy, why it happens, and what actually works to manage it - from CoQ10 and exercise to new drugs and autoimmune forms.
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Lithium Toxicity: How Diuretics and NSAIDs Raise Risk and What to Do
Lithium is a powerful mood stabilizer, but common drugs like diuretics and NSAIDs can dangerously raise its levels. Learn how these interactions work, which medications are riskiest, and how to stay safe.
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How Medicines Work and When Medications Are Safe to Use
Learn how medicines interact with your body at a molecular level and why understanding their mechanism of action is critical for safe use. Avoid dangerous side effects by knowing what your drugs really do.
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