Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
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.
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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.
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Liver Transplantation: Eligibility, Surgery, and Immunosuppression Explained
A comprehensive guide to liver transplantation, covering eligibility criteria, surgical procedures, and lifelong immunosuppression needs. Learn how MELD scores, donor types, and medication regimens impact survival and quality of life.
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Absolute Risk vs Relative Risk in Drug Side Effects: How to Interpret the Numbers
Learn how to read drug risk numbers correctly by understanding the difference between absolute and relative risk. Stop being misled by pharmaceutical ads and make smarter decisions about your health.
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How to Read Medication Guides for Risk and Monitoring Advice
Learn how to read FDA-required Medication Guides to spot serious drug risks and follow critical monitoring steps. Know what to look for, when to call your doctor, and how to avoid preventable side effects.
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Organ Transplant Recipients: Immunosuppressant Drug Interactions and Side Effects
Organ transplant recipients must take lifelong immunosuppressant drugs to prevent rejection, but these medications carry serious side effects and dangerous drug interactions. Learn how tacrolimus, mycophenolate, and steroids impact health, what to watch for, and how modern protocols are improving outcomes.
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Medications You Should Never Use After the Expiration Date
Some medications lose potency after expiration, but others can become dangerous. Learn which drugs you should never use past their expiration date-including insulin, epinephrine, and liquid antibiotics-and how to store and dispose of them safely.
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Questions to Ask About Your Prescription Label at the Pharmacy
Learn the key questions to ask about your prescription label at the pharmacy to avoid dangerous mistakes. From storage to side effects, knowing what to ask can save your life.
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HBV Reactivation: How Biologics and Chemotherapy Trigger Liver Danger - And How to Stop It
HBV reactivation can cause liver failure in patients on chemotherapy or biologics. Screening for hepatitis B before treatment and using antiviral prophylaxis can prevent deadly complications - but too many patients still go unprotected.
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Licorice and Blood Pressure Medication Interactions: What You Need to Know
Licorice contains glycyrrhizin, which can raise blood pressure and interfere with medications like diuretics and ACE inhibitors. Even small daily amounts can cause dangerous drops in potassium and make treatments less effective.
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