Category: Health and Medicine - Page 2
ACE Inhibitors and High-Potassium Foods: What You Need to Know About the Risks
ACE inhibitors can raise potassium levels, especially in people with kidney issues or diabetes. Learn which foods to watch, who’s at risk, and how to stay safe without giving up healthy nutrition.
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Continuing Education for Doctors: Staying Current on Generic Medications
Doctors need up-to-date education on generic drugs to prescribe confidently, reduce costs, and improve patient adherence. Learn what's required, what works, and how to stay current.
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Bursitis and Tendinitis: How to Tell Them Apart and Treat Them Right
Learn how to tell bursitis and tendinitis apart, what causes them, and the most effective treatments - from ice and rest to eccentric exercises and cortisone shots - based on current medical evidence.
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FDALabel Database: How to Search Drug Labels Like a Regulatory Pro
FDALabel is the FDA's official free database for searching full drug labels. Learn how to find boxed warnings, adverse reactions, and drug interactions across 149,000+ approved products with advanced filters and Excel exports.
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How to Access FDA-Required Medication Guides for Your Prescription Drugs
Learn how to get FDA-required Medication Guides for your prescription drugs - whether you're picking them up at the pharmacy, requesting digital copies, or accessing them online for free. Know your rights and stay safe.
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Aged Cheeses and Processed Meats: How They Interact with MAOI Drugs
Aged cheeses and processed meats contain tyramine, which can cause dangerous blood pressure spikes when taken with MAOI antidepressants. Learn which foods to avoid, symptoms of interaction, and how to stay safe.
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Severe Adverse Drug Reactions: When to Seek Emergency Help
Severe drug reactions can be life-threatening and require immediate action. Learn the warning signs of anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and other emergencies-and what to do before it’s too late.
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How to Use an Epinephrine Auto-Injector for Anaphylaxis: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to use an epinephrine auto-injector correctly during an anaphylactic reaction. Step-by-step instructions, common mistakes, device comparisons, and what to do after use.
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Medication Safety Statistics: What Patients Need to Know About Risks and How to Protect Themselves
Medication errors harm over 1.5 million Americans yearly. Learn the most dangerous drugs, where mistakes happen, and how to protect yourself from deadly mistakes - even when you follow the rules.
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Five Essential Rules for Taking Medication Safely
Follow these five essential rules to take your medication safely and avoid dangerous errors. Learn how to verify the right patient, drug, dose, route, and time-and what most people miss.
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