Viabestbuys Pharmacy Guide - Page 5

Opioids in older adults carry high risks of falls, delirium, and overdose. Safe use requires lower doses, careful monitoring, and non-opioid alternatives. Learn how to recognize danger signs and when to stop.

Metabolic acidosis in chronic kidney disease lowers bicarbonate levels, speeding up kidney decline. Bicarbonate therapy slows progression, but sodium content poses risks. Alternatives like diet and calcium citrate offer safer options for many patients.

Biosimilars are not generics. They're complex biological drugs that mimic originator biologics with no clinically meaningful difference. Learn what providers need to know about safety, interchangeability, EHR challenges, and how education improves adoption.

Learn how to safely start allopurinol therapy for gout with step-by-step guidance on dosing, preventing flares, spotting side effects, and long-term management. Start low, stay consistent, and avoid common mistakes.

Pitavastatin is a powerful, affordable statin that lowers cholesterol with fewer side effects than older drugs. It's especially effective for diabetics, kidney patients, and those in low-income countries, helping reduce heart attacks and strokes worldwide.

Capoten (captopril) is an older blood pressure drug with side effects like cough and frequent dosing. Learn how losartan, amlodipine, and lisinopril compare as safer, easier alternatives for long-term hypertension management.

Sleepwalking and night terrors are common but often misunderstood sleep disorders. Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to manage episodes safely, reduce frequency, and protect your family-without relying on medication.

Swelling from medications like amlodipine, gabapentin, or pioglitazone is common-but when does it become dangerous? Learn the signs of harmless side effects versus life-threatening conditions like heart failure or kidney disease.

MAOIs can cause life-threatening hypertensive crisis or serotonin syndrome when mixed with common OTC cold medicines. Learn which ingredients to avoid and safe alternatives to use instead.

Mandatory substitution laws force replacements in finance, mental health, and chemicals-but rules vary wildly by country. This is how different systems work, why they clash, and what it means for you.