Author: Marian Andrecki - Page 4

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ginkgo biloba may increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel. Learn what the science says, what experts recommend, and how to stay safe.