Category: Medications - Page 2
Drug Interaction Issues: When Generics Interact Unexpectedly
Generic drugs are just as safe as brand-name ones, but unexpected side effects can come from inactive ingredients - not the active drug. Learn how to spot real interaction risks and avoid unnecessary fear.
Macrolide Antibiotics and QT Prolongation: What You Need to Know About Heart Risks
Macrolide antibiotics like azithromycin and clarithromycin can cause QT prolongation and dangerous heart rhythms, especially in older adults, women, and those with heart conditions or taking other medications. Know your risk before taking these common drugs.
How to Get Free Medication Samples Ethically and Track Lot Expiration Dates
Learn how to ethically obtain free medication samples and track expiration dates to stay safe and help improve healthcare. Avoid scams, use trusted sources, and never ignore lot numbers.
Global Medication Safety: How Different Countries Regulate Drugs
Different countries regulate drugs in wildly different ways-leading to safety gaps that affect millions. Learn how the FDA, EMA, TGA, and others compare, and why global medication safety still falls short.
Foreign Manufacturing Quality Issues: How Overseas Production Risks Are Rising in 2026
Foreign manufacturing quality issues are worsening in 2026, with drug recalls rising and inspection loopholes exposing dangerous gaps. Learn why oversight is failing and how companies are fighting back.
How to Recognize Unsafe Medication Advice on Social Media
Learn how to spot dangerous medication advice on social media. From fake cures to influencer scams, discover the red flags and trusted sources that can keep you safe.
Transplant Immunosuppression: How Tacrolimus, Mycophenolate, and Steroids Work Together After Kidney Transplant
Tacrolimus, mycophenolate, and steroids are the standard drugs used after kidney transplant to prevent rejection. Learn how they work, their side effects, and what’s changing in transplant care.
Why Patients Stick to Brand-Name Medications Despite Higher Costs
Despite generics being just as effective, many patients stick with brand-name medications due to trust, familiarity, and fear of change. This article explores why brand loyalty persists in healthcare-and what you can do about it.
China and India Manufacturing: Risks and FDA Monitoring in Pharmaceutical Supply Chains
China and India dominate global pharmaceutical manufacturing, but FDA monitoring reveals stark differences in quality and compliance. India leads in regulatory reliability, while China offers scale and cost - but with higher risk.
Breastfeeding and Medications: What You Need to Know About Drug Transfer Through Breast Milk
Most medications are safe while breastfeeding. Learn how drugs transfer into breast milk, which ones are safest, and how to minimize your baby's exposure without stopping nursing.