Health and Medicine: Practical drug guides, side effects, and treatment tips

A single pill can fix a problem — or cause a new one if you use it wrong. This page collects clear, no-nonsense articles about common medicines, how they work, and what to watch for. You’ll find practical advice on antibiotics, steroids, NSAIDs, eye drops after surgery, and more. If you want quick answers before you talk with a doctor, start here.

What you’ll find in these guides

Want a deep look at a specific drug? Read our Prednisolone guide for uses, dosing, and side effects so you know when steroids help and when they raise risks. If you’re weighing options for bacterial infections, the Vibramycin alternatives piece breaks down nine other antibiotics with their pros and cons. For antibiotic resistance and how to fight it, the Clavulanic Acid post explains why beta-lactamase inhibitors matter.

Curious about pain medicines? Our Celecoxib comparison shows how this COX-2 inhibitor stacks up against other NSAIDs on pain relief and stomach or heart risks. We also cover niche but important topics: how reperfusion injury may trigger autoimmune reactions, and what that could mean if you or a loved one faces surgery. For eye surgery patients, the Loteprednol article explains what to expect from post-op drops, common reactions, and when to call your surgeon. And if you have strep throat, the Azithromycin piece explains how it works, treatment length, and why finishing the course matters.

How to use this information safely

First, treat these guides as clear background, not a prescription. Use them to ask better questions at your appointment. Check the dosing sections before you start a medicine and compare side-effect lists if you’re on other drugs. If a guide mentions interactions or conditions that match yours — like diabetes, high blood pressure, pregnancy, or immune issues — flag that for your prescriber.

Quick, concrete tips: always confirm the correct dose and duration; finish prescribed antibiotics unless your doctor says stop; expect steroid side effects like mood changes or sleep trouble and report severe reactions right away; use eye drops exactly as prescribed after surgery and don’t skip follow-ups. Keep a list of all medicines and supplements to avoid hidden interactions.

If something feels off — new rash, breathing trouble, sudden pain, or strange mood shifts — seek medical help. Use the search on this site to find related posts or the tags on each article to read more on a topic. We aim to make medical info plain and practical so you can ask smarter questions and stay safer.