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Pruritus in Cholestasis: Bile Acid Resins and New Treatment Options
Cholestatic pruritus is a severe, persistent itch caused by liver disease. Bile acid resins like cholestyramine are first-line, but new drugs like maralixibat offer better tolerance and effectiveness. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and what’s coming next.
How to Keep a Medication List in Multiple Languages for Emergencies
A multilingual medication list can save your life during a medical emergency abroad. Learn how to create, translate, and carry an accurate list in multiple languages to ensure fast, safe treatment when you can't speak the local language.
Torsades de Pointes from QT-Prolonging Medications: How to Recognize and Prevent This Deadly Reaction
Torsades de Pointes is a rare but deadly heart rhythm caused by certain medications that prolong the QT interval. Learn how to recognize the warning signs, which drugs are most dangerous, and how to prevent this life-threatening reaction with simple, evidence-based steps.
Pharmacy Inventory Management: Generic Stocking Strategies That Cut Costs and Prevent Stockouts
Learn how to manage generic drug inventory effectively to cut costs, prevent stockouts, and boost pharmacy profits. Practical strategies based on real pharmacy data and industry best practices.
OTC Topical Pain Relievers: Creams, Gels, and Patches Safety Guide
Learn the real safety risks of OTC topical pain relievers like creams, gels, and patches. Discover which ingredients can cause burns, how lidocaine overdoses happen, and how to use them safely without harming your skin or health.
Anal Fissures: Painful Tears and How to Heal Them
Anal fissures are painful tears in the anal lining, often caused by constipation. Most heal with diet and sitz baths, but chronic cases need medication or surgery. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to break the pain cycle.
ANDA Process: Legal Requirements for Generic Drug Approval in the U.S.
The ANDA process is the legal pathway for generic drug approval in the U.S., requiring bioequivalence, identical formulation, and strict manufacturing standards under the Hatch-Waxman Act. It saves billions and increases access to affordable medicines.
Frequent Urination and Urgency from Medications: What You Need to Know
Many common medications cause frequent urination and urgency. Learn which drugs are to blame, how they affect your bladder, and what you can do to reduce side effects without stopping treatment.
Opioids and Adrenal Insufficiency: A Rare but Life-Threatening Side Effect You Need to Know
Opioid-induced adrenal insufficiency is a rare but life-threatening side effect of long-term opioid use. It suppresses stress hormones, mimics fatigue, and can cause fatal crashes during illness. Screening with an ACTH test can save lives.
The Evolution of Abacavir: How This HIV Drug Changed the Game in Antiretroviral Therapy
Abacavir transformed HIV treatment by offering a simpler, safer option-but only after a deadly side effect led to a genetic breakthrough. Now, it's a global cornerstone of antiretroviral therapy.
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