Author: Nigel Watt

Fall Risk in Older Adults on Sedating Antihistamines: What to Do Now

Fall Risk in Older Adults on Sedating Antihistamines: What to Do Now

Sedating antihistamines like Benadryl increase fall risk in older adults by impairing balance and reaction time. Learn why first-generation options are dangerous, which safer alternatives exist, and how to prevent falls with simple, proven strategies.

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Language Access for Medication Counseling: Your Rights to Interpreter Services

Language Access for Medication Counseling: Your Rights to Interpreter Services

Federal law ensures LEP patients get interpreter services for medication counseling. Learn how ACA Section 1557 and New York's SafeRx rules protect your health. Real-world data shows these services prevent medication errors and save lives.

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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Changes: What You Need to Know About FDA and Global Approval Requirements

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Changes: What You Need to Know About FDA and Global Approval Requirements

Learn how pharmaceutical companies must navigate FDA and global regulatory requirements for manufacturing changes. Understand the three-tier system, common pitfalls, and steps to ensure compliance without delays.

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How to Read Children’s Medicine Labels by Age and Weight

How to Read Children’s Medicine Labels by Age and Weight

Learn how to read children's medicine labels using age and weight to prevent dangerous dosing errors. Essential guide for parents on acetaminophen, ibuprofen, measuring tools, and avoiding common mistakes.

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Gout Attacks: Understanding Uric Acid, Triggers, and How Medications Really Work

Gout Attacks: Understanding Uric Acid, Triggers, and How Medications Really Work

Gout attacks are caused by uric acid crystals in joints, triggered by diet, dehydration, or medication changes. Learn how to treat flares and use long-term medication to prevent joint damage.

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Probiotics During Antibiotic Therapy: How to Reduce GI Side Effects

Probiotics During Antibiotic Therapy: How to Reduce GI Side Effects

Probiotics can significantly reduce antibiotic-related diarrhea and C. diff risk when chosen and taken correctly. Learn which strains work best, how to time them, and what to avoid.

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Thyroid Storm: Recognizing and Managing a Life-Threatening Thyroid Emergency

Thyroid Storm: Recognizing and Managing a Life-Threatening Thyroid Emergency

Thyroid storm is a rare but deadly complication of untreated hyperthyroidism, causing fever, rapid heart rate, confusion, and organ failure. Immediate ICU care with antithyroid drugs, beta-blockers, and supportive therapy can save lives - but timing is everything.

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Sulfa Drug Allergies: What You Really Need to Know About Cross-Reactivity

Sulfa Drug Allergies: What You Really Need to Know About Cross-Reactivity

Many people wrongly avoid safe medications because of a misunderstood "sulfa allergy." Learn which drugs truly cross-react-and which ones are safe-even if you reacted to Bactrim or Septra.

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Hospital Formularies: How Systems Choose Generic Drugs

Hospital Formularies: How Systems Choose Generic Drugs

Hospital formularies are systematic tools used to select generic drugs based on clinical evidence, safety, and cost. Learn how Pharmacy and Therapeutics committees make these critical decisions and why they matter for patient care.

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Generic Drug Savings: Real Numbers and Healthcare Statistics

Generic Drug Savings: Real Numbers and Healthcare Statistics

Generic drugs save Americans billions every year-90% of prescriptions but only 12% of spending. See the real numbers behind the savings, why generics work, and how to use them to cut your costs.

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