Author: Marian Andrecki

Digoxin and Amiodarone: How to Prevent Deadly Drug Interactions
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Digoxin and Amiodarone: How to Prevent Deadly Drug Interactions

Digoxin and amiodarone together can cause deadly toxicity due to a well-documented drug interaction. Learn why dose reduction is critical, how to monitor for toxicity, and what guidelines say to prevent life-threatening complications.

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Pharmacist Responsibility for Reporting Generic Drug Problems: What You Need to Know
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Pharmacist Responsibility for Reporting Generic Drug Problems: What You Need to Know

Pharmacists are often the first to notice problems with generic drugs, but underreporting remains a major issue. Learn what you're legally and ethically responsible for, how to report issues to the FDA, and why your reports save lives.

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How to Coordinate School Nurses for Daily Pediatric Medications
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How to Coordinate School Nurses for Daily Pediatric Medications

Learn how school nurses coordinate daily pediatric medications using the Five Rights, delegation protocols, IHPs, and electronic systems to ensure safety, compliance, and continuity of care for students with chronic conditions.

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What Are Drug Interactions and Why They Matter for Medication Safety
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What Are Drug Interactions and Why They Matter for Medication Safety

Drug interactions can turn safe medications into dangerous ones. Learn how they happen, who's at risk, and what you can do to prevent harmful side effects and hospital visits.

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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Risks and How to Prevent It
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Risks and How to Prevent It

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (MASLD) affects 1 in 4 people globally and is often silent until it's advanced. Learn the real risks, who's most affected, and the proven lifestyle changes that can reverse it-no pills needed.

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Generic Drug Safety in Older Adults: What You Need to Know
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Generic Drug Safety in Older Adults: What You Need to Know

Generic drugs are safe for older adults when used correctly, but age-related changes in the body increase the risk of side effects and dangerous interactions. Learn how to use them safely with the Beers Criteria, medication reviews, and smart dosing.

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Brand vs Generic Medications: Excipients and Side Effect Intolerances
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Brand vs Generic Medications: Excipients and Side Effect Intolerances

While generic medications save money and work for most people, excipients-inactive ingredients-can trigger side effects in sensitive individuals. Learn how differences in fillers, dyes, and binders affect drug absorption and cause intolerances.

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How to Request Easy-Open Caps and Accessible Labels for Prescription Medication Safety
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How to Request Easy-Open Caps and Accessible Labels for Prescription Medication Safety

Learn how to request easy-open pill bottles and accessible labels for prescription meds. Get the facts on legal rights, packaging types, and steps to ensure safe, independent medication use.

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Naloxone Co-Prescribing: How It Saves Lives When Opioids Are Prescribed
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Naloxone Co-Prescribing: How It Saves Lives When Opioids Are Prescribed

Naloxone co-prescribing saves lives by giving opioid patients a tool to reverse overdoses before it's too late. Learn who needs it, how it works, and why it's now standard care.

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How to Safely Combine Cabergoline with Other Medications
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How to Safely Combine Cabergoline with Other Medications

Learn how to safely combine cabergoline with other medications to avoid dangerous interactions. Key risks include low blood pressure, serotonin syndrome, and heart valve issues. Know what to avoid and what’s safe.

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