Archive: 2025/11 - Page 2
Dofetilide and Cimetidine: Why This Drug Pair Can Trigger Life-Threatening Arrhythmias
Nov 19 2025 / MedicationsDofetilide and cimetidine together can cause life-threatening heart rhythms due to a dangerous drug interaction that spikes dofetilide levels. Learn why this combo is strictly contraindicated and what safer alternatives exist.
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Neurobion Forte Injection vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Nerve Health?
Nov 18 2025 / MedicationsNeurobion Forte Injection contains mecobalamin, pyridoxine, and nicotinamide to treat nerve pain. Discover cheaper, safer alternatives like mecobalamin-only shots, benfotiamine, and ALA injections that may work just as well.
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Medication-Related Weight Changes: How Drugs Cause Gain or Loss and What to Do About It
Nov 18 2025 / MedicationsMany medications cause unexpected weight gain or loss through biological mechanisms-not just diet or lifestyle. Learn which drugs affect weight, why it happens, and how to manage it safely with your doctor.
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NSAIDs and Kidney Disease: How to Prevent Acute Kidney Injury
Nov 18 2025 / Health and WellnessNSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen can cause sudden kidney injury, especially in older adults or those with existing kidney disease. Learn how to use them safely and what alternatives work better for kidney health.
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First-Episode Psychosis: Why Early Intervention and Family Support Save Lives
Nov 17 2025 / Health and WellnessFirst-episode psychosis can be overwhelming, but early intervention with coordinated care and family support dramatically improves recovery. Learn how timely treatment, family education, and evidence-based programs can change the outcome.
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Nov 17 2025 / MedicationsCertain seizure medications can make birth control pills, patches, and rings ineffective, leading to unplanned pregnancy. Learn which anticonvulsants interfere, which birth control methods are safe, and what to do if you're at risk.
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How to Read the NDC Number to Confirm the Correct Medication
Nov 16 2025 / MedicationsLearn how to read the NDC number on medication labels to prevent dangerous dispensing errors. Understand the 3-segment code, convert formats for billing, and verify drugs accurately with FDA tools.
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Metformin and Kidney Function: How to Monitor and Adjust Doses Safely
Nov 16 2025 / MedicationsLearn how to safely use metformin with kidney disease. Understand eGFR guidelines, proper dosing, when to hold the medication, and why stopping it unnecessarily can be more harmful than keeping it.
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Sunscreen Science: How SPF, UVA, and UVB Really Work for Daily Skin Protection
Nov 14 2025 / Health and ScienceLearn how SPF, UVA, and UVB really work to protect your skin daily. Understand the science behind sunscreen, what to look for on the label, and how to use it correctly to prevent skin cancer and aging.
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Heart Valve Diseases: Understanding Stenosis, Regurgitation, and Modern Surgical Treatments
Nov 13 2025 / Health and WellnessLearn how heart valve stenosis and regurgitation affect blood flow, what symptoms to watch for, and the latest surgical options-including TAVR and MitraClip-that can restore heart function and save lives.
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