Invigormedical.com: Your Guide to Pharmaceuticals - Page 2
Adolescents and Psychiatric Medications: How to Monitor for Suicidal Ideation
Adolescents on psychiatric medications need close monitoring for suicidal ideation, especially in the first weeks of treatment. Learn the warning signs, best practices, and how families and providers can work together to keep teens safe.
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ACE Inhibitors and ARBs: What You Need to Know About Interactions and Cross-Reactivity
ACE inhibitors and ARBs are both used for high blood pressure and kidney protection, but combining them increases serious risks like hyperkalemia and kidney failure without added benefits. Learn why doctors avoid this mix and what to do instead.
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How the FDA Monitors Generic Drug Safety After Approval
The FDA monitors generic drug safety after approval using real-world data, adverse event reports, and market analysis to catch manufacturing defects and therapeutic issues. Learn how the system works - and where it still has gaps.
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When Your Doctor Might Prescribe Brand-Name Only and Why
Most prescriptions are generics-but some medications need to stay brand-name only. Learn when doctors prescribe brand drugs for safety reasons, why generics aren't always interchangeable, and how to protect yourself from unnecessary costs.
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Gestational Diabetes: How to Manage Blood Sugar During Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes affects up to 1 in 10 pregnancies. Learn how to manage blood sugar through diet, exercise, and monitoring to protect your baby and your long-term health.
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How to Prepare Unused Medications for Take-Back Events: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to safely prepare unused medications for take-back events to prevent misuse, protect privacy, and stop pollution. Simple steps for pills, liquids, patches, and more.
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TZD Weight Gain and Edema: How to Manage These Common Side Effects
TZDs like pioglitazone help control blood sugar but often cause weight gain and swelling. Learn how to reduce these side effects with dose adjustments, SGLT2 inhibitors, low-sodium diets, and other proven strategies.
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Immunosuppression from Corticosteroids: How to Reduce Infection Risk
Corticosteroids like prednisone suppress the immune system, increasing infection risk. Learn how high doses lead to pneumonia, TB, and shingles-and how to prevent them with vaccines, prophylaxis, and dose reduction.
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Colorectal Cancer Screening and Chemotherapy: What You Need to Know at 45 and Beyond
Colorectal cancer is preventable with early screening. Starting at age 45, colonoscopy can detect and remove precancerous polyps. If cancer is found, modern chemotherapy regimens like FOLFOX and CAPOX significantly improve survival. Screening saves lives-don’t wait for symptoms.
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How to Disable Personal Information on Medication Bottles to Prevent Identity Theft
Learn how to safely remove or destroy personal information on prescription bottles to prevent identity theft. Discover the most effective methods, what doesn't work, and how to protect your privacy.
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