Author: Daniel Walters - Page 3

How to Read Medication Guides for Overdose Warnings and Antidotes
7 Dec 2025
Daniel Walters

How to Read Medication Guides for Overdose Warnings and Antidotes

Learn how to read medication guides to spot overdose warnings and locate antidotes like naloxone. This guide shows you exactly where to look, what to do, and why it could save a life.

Read More
Restless Leg Syndrome: Why Dopaminergic Medications Are No Longer First-Line and What Works Better
6 Dec 2025
Daniel Walters

Restless Leg Syndrome: Why Dopaminergic Medications Are No Longer First-Line and What Works Better

Dopaminergic medications for restless leg syndrome are no longer first-line due to high risks of worsening symptoms and impulse control disorders. Learn why alpha-2-delta ligands like gabapentin enacarbil are now the recommended treatment and what lifestyle changes can help.

Read More
QT Prolongation and Sudden Cardiac Death from Medications: Key Risk Factors You Need to Know
5 Dec 2025
Daniel Walters

QT Prolongation and Sudden Cardiac Death from Medications: Key Risk Factors You Need to Know

QT prolongation from medications can lead to sudden cardiac death. Learn the key risk factors-including drug combos, electrolyte imbalances, and heart disease-that make this silent threat deadly-and how to prevent it.

Read More
How to Keep a Symptom Diary for Suspected Drug Reactions
4 Dec 2025
Daniel Walters

How to Keep a Symptom Diary for Suspected Drug Reactions

Learn how to track medication side effects with a symptom diary to help doctors identify drug reactions faster. Includes what to record, best tools, and red flags to watch for.

Read More
Pharmaceutical Prices across Different Countries: What You Really Pay for Medication
4 Dec 2025
Daniel Walters

Pharmaceutical Prices across Different Countries: What You Really Pay for Medication

Why do drug prices vary so much between countries? The U.S. pays far more for brand-name medications but much less for generics. This breakdown shows how policy, negotiation, and market forces shape what you pay for medicine around the world.

Read More
How to Store Inhalers and Nebulizer Medications Safely: Temperature, Humidity, and Common Mistakes
4 Dec 2025
Daniel Walters

How to Store Inhalers and Nebulizer Medications Safely: Temperature, Humidity, and Common Mistakes

Learn how to store inhalers and nebulizer medications safely to ensure they work when you need them most. Avoid common mistakes, understand temperature and humidity limits, and protect your respiratory health.

Read More
Pharmacist Counseling Scripts: Training Materials for Generic Patient Talks
3 Dec 2025
Daniel Walters

Pharmacist Counseling Scripts: Training Materials for Generic Patient Talks

Pharmacist counseling scripts ensure patients understand their medications, improve adherence, and meet legal requirements. Learn the core structure, best practices, and how to adapt scripts for real-world pharmacy settings.

Read More
Indian Generic Manufacturers: The World's Pharmacy and Exports
1 Dec 2025
Daniel Walters

Indian Generic Manufacturers: The World's Pharmacy and Exports

India produces 20% of the world's generic medicines and over 60% of its vaccines. Learn how low-cost, high-quality manufacturing made it the global pharmacy - and what's next for its billion-dollar industry.

Read More
Medicare Part D Formularies: How Generic Coverage Works in 2025
1 Dec 2025
Daniel Walters

Medicare Part D Formularies: How Generic Coverage Works in 2025

Learn how Medicare Part D covers generic drugs in 2025 - including tiered costs, the $2,000 out-of-pocket cap, and how to save money on your prescriptions.

Read More
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole and Warfarin: How This Antibiotic Can Raise Your INR and Increase Bleeding Risk
1 Dec 2025
Daniel Walters

Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole and Warfarin: How This Antibiotic Can Raise Your INR and Increase Bleeding Risk

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) can dangerously raise INR levels in people taking warfarin, increasing bleeding risk. Learn how this interaction works, who’s most at risk, and what to do if your INR spikes.

Read More