Statins save lives, but muscle pain affects up to 30% of users. Learn the real causes of statin myopathy, who’s at risk, and what actually works to manage it - from CoQ10 to exercise to new drugs.
Category: Medications - Page 2
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Jan
DMARDs and biologics are key to controlling rheumatoid arthritis. Learn how they work together, their risks, costs, and real-world choices that affect treatment success.
2
Jan
The global generic drug market is growing rapidly, driven by biosimilars, rising chronic disease, and demand in emerging economies. Learn how pricing, regulation, and supply chains are shaping the future of affordable medicine.
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Dec
Weight-based pediatric dosing is the safest method for calculating children's medication doses. Learn how to calculate correctly, avoid common errors, and implement double-check protocols to prevent dangerous mistakes.
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Dec
Generic drugs save Americans billions each year and work just as well as brand-name versions. Learn why they cost so much less, how they're regulated, and when to choose them - backed by real data and FDA standards.
22
Dec
Pharmacists use the FDA’s Orange Book to verify that generic drugs are therapeutically equivalent to brand-name medications. This system ensures safe, legal substitution while saving billions annually.
21
Dec
The time you take your medication can reduce side effects and boost effectiveness. Learn how circadian rhythms impact drugs like statins, blood pressure meds, and insulin-and what you can do to get it right.
18
Dec
Quality problems in pharmaceutical manufacturing often force production to halt to ensure patient safety. These stops, though disruptive, prevent dangerous drugs from reaching patients and are a critical part of regulatory compliance and public health.
15
Dec
Learn how to safely use patch, liquid, and extended-release medications to prevent overdose. Key steps include proper dosing, avoiding tampering, storing safely, and keeping naloxone on hand for emergencies.
12
Dec
Look-alike, sound-alike (LASA) medication names cause thousands of preventable errors each year. Learn which drug pairs are most dangerous, why mistakes happen, and how patients and providers can stop them.
