Category: Medications - Page 2

Combining SSRIs with anticoagulants increases major bleeding risk by 33%, especially in the first 30 days. Learn why, where bleeding happens, which drugs are riskiest, and what safer alternatives exist.

Anticholinergics can cause memory loss, brain shrinkage, and severe dry mouth - especially in older adults. Learn which drugs carry the highest risks and safer alternatives that protect your brain and health.

Effective monitoring of immunosuppressive therapy requires regular lab tests and imaging to balance rejection risk with drug toxicity. Key drugs like tacrolimus and cyclosporine need precise blood level tracking, while TTV monitoring offers a new way to assess immune function. Routine blood work and imaging help prevent kidney damage, infections, and other complications.

Generic pills can change color, shape, or size without affecting their safety or effectiveness-but these changes often cause patients to stop taking their meds. Learn why it happens, what to do, and how to stay safe.

Learn how high-potassium foods interact with common blood pressure medications like ACE inhibitors and ARBs. Discover which foods to watch, how to stay safe, and what your doctor needs to know.

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.

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.

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.

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.