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FDA MedWatch: How to Report Side Effects and Adverse Drug Reactions
Learn how to report dangerous side effects from medications, devices, or cosmetics to the FDA using MedWatch. Your report can help prevent harm to others and improve product safety.
Infographics About Generics: Visual Education Tools for Patients
Infographics about generics help patients understand that generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name versions. Learn how visual tools are improving medication adherence, cutting costs, and building trust.
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Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia in Kidney Disease: What You Need to Know
Hyponatremia and hypernatremia are common, life-threatening electrolyte imbalances in kidney disease. Learn how CKD disrupts sodium balance, why standard treatments can backfire, and how to manage these conditions safely.
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Adherence Tracking: Digital Tools for Managing Generics in Online Pharmacies
Digital adherence tools are transforming how patients take generic medications, reducing costly non-compliance. From smart pill bottles to AI-driven alerts, find out which tools actually work-and how to choose one that fits your life.
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Anticholinergics and Urinary Retention: How Prostate Problems Make It Riskier
Anticholinergics for overactive bladder can trigger dangerous urinary retention in men with prostate enlargement. Learn why these drugs are risky, what safer alternatives exist, and what steps to take if you're already on them.
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Pediatric Safety Networks: How Collaborative Research Tracks Side Effects in Children
Pediatric safety networks link hospitals and researchers to track side effects in children in real time, revealing hidden risks that traditional trials miss. These collaborative systems are transforming child health safety.
Pharmacist Recommendations: When to Suggest Authorized Generics
Pharmacists should recommend authorized generics for patients with inactive ingredient sensitivities, narrow therapeutic index drugs, or modified-release formulations. They offer brand-level safety at generic prices - but only if you know when and how to suggest them.
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Unannounced FDA Inspections: Why Surprise Visits Are Critical for Manufacturing Safety
The FDA conducts unannounced inspections to catch real compliance issues-not staged ones. Since May 2025, this applies to all foreign manufacturers too. Here’s why surprise visits are the new standard for safety.
Licorice and Medications: What You Need to Know About This Common Candy’s Hidden Risks
Licorice candy may seem harmless, but it can dangerously raise blood pressure and lower potassium when taken with common medications. Learn what to avoid and how to stay safe.
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Serum Sickness-Like Reactions to Antibiotics: What Parents and Doctors Need to Know
Serum sickness-like reactions are delayed immune responses to antibiotics like cefaclor and amoxicillin, often mistaken for allergies. They cause rash, fever, and joint pain but are not life-threatening and don't require lifelong antibiotic avoidance.
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How Medications Enter Breast Milk and What It Means for Your Baby
Most medications are safe while breastfeeding. Learn how drugs enter breast milk, which ones pose real risks, and how to protect your baby without stopping nursing.
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Grapefruit Juice Interactions: Why Some Medications Are Affected
Grapefruit juice can dangerously increase levels of certain medications by blocking gut enzymes, leading to toxic side effects. Over 85 drugs are affected, including statins and blood pressure meds. Avoid it completely if you're on one.
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