Category: Medications - Page 2

ACE inhibitors and ARBs are both used for high blood pressure and kidney protection, but combining them increases risks like high potassium and kidney injury without added benefits. Learn when each is appropriate and what safer alternatives exist.

Learn how ACE inhibitors, ARNI, beta blockers, and diuretics work together to treat heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Discover real-world benefits, side effects, costs, and why adherence saves lives.

Learn how to eat vitamin K foods safely while on warfarin. Consistency-not restriction-is the key to stable INR levels. Find out which foods matter, how much to eat, and simple daily strategies that work.

Learn how to safely read OTC children's medication labels using weight and age. Avoid dangerous dosing errors with clear guidance on acetaminophen, ibuprofen, measuring tools, and label warnings.

Most expired medications aren’t toxic-but some are. Learn which ones can turn dangerous, why storage matters more than the date, and what to do if you’ve taken an expired drug.

Learn what you need to know when picking up generic medications. Understand therapeutic equivalence, safety, cost savings, and how to talk to your pharmacist about substitutions.

Pharmacists must document every generic drug substitution accurately to ensure patient safety and legal compliance. State laws vary widely, requiring specific details like manufacturer, lot number, and patient consent. Proper records prevent errors, support audits, and protect both patients and practitioners.

Learn how abortive and preventive migraine medications work, which ones are most effective, and how to avoid common treatment mistakes. Updated for 2026 with the latest drugs and guidelines.

Many prescription labels in the U.S. are poorly translated, putting non-English speakers at risk. Learn the most dangerous errors, which states require accurate translations, and how to get help if your label doesn’t make sense.

Medication adherence apps use smartphone reminders, tracking, and education to help people take their pills on time. Proven effective in clinical studies, they outperform pill organizers and SMS alerts-with most working for free.