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December 22, 2025

Photosensitivity from Antibiotics: Doxycycline and TMP-SMX Sun Safety Guide

Doxycycline and TMP-SMX can make your skin dangerously sensitive to sunlight, causing severe burns even with brief exposure. Learn how to protect yourself with sunscreen, clothing, and timing to avoid painful reactions and long-term skin damage.

December 20, 2025

Medications to Avoid in Pregnancy: Teratogenic Risks and Safe Alternatives

Learn which medications to avoid during pregnancy due to teratogenic risks and discover safe, evidence-based alternatives for pain, infections, allergies, and chronic conditions. Get practical advice for preconception planning and real-time tools to stay safe.

December 19, 2025

Hepatorenal Syndrome: Understanding Kidney Failure in Advanced Liver Disease

Hepatorenal syndrome is a life-threatening kidney failure caused by advanced liver disease. It's not due to kidney damage but circulatory collapse. Early diagnosis and treatment with terlipressin or transplant are critical for survival.

December 18, 2025

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

Pharmacists play a vital role in spotting generic drug problems, yet less than 3% of adverse event reports come from them. Learn what you're responsible for, how to report, and why your voice matters for patient safety.

December 17, 2025

How to Understand Biosimilars and Their Cost Implications

Biosimilars are scientifically approved copies of expensive biologic drugs that offer 15-30% cost savings without compromising safety or effectiveness. Learn how they work, why they’re underused, and how to access them.

December 16, 2025

Why Insurers Prefer Generic Drugs: How Formularies Control Costs and Guide Prescriptions

Insurers prefer generic drugs because they cut costs by 80-85% while maintaining effectiveness. Preferred generic lists guide prescriptions, lower premiums, and save billions - but can create access barriers for complex medications like biosimilars.

December 15, 2025

Feverfew and Anticoagulants: Understanding the Bleeding Risk

Feverfew may increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin or apixaban. Learn how this herbal migraine remedy affects clotting, what symptoms to watch for, and how to safely manage it with your doctor.

December 15, 2025

Dust Mite Control: Bedding, Humidity, and Cleaning Tips for Allergy Relief

Learn how to control dust mites in your bedroom with proven methods: washing bedding at 130°F, keeping humidity below 50%, using HEPA vacuums, and sealing mattresses. Reduce allergy symptoms naturally.

December 15, 2025

Transplant Immunosuppression: How Tacrolimus, Mycophenolate, and Steroids Work Together After Kidney Transplant

Tacrolimus, mycophenolate, and steroids form the standard immunosuppression regimen after kidney transplant. Learn how they work, their side effects, monitoring needs, and why steroid-free options are gaining ground.

December 12, 2025

Medication Safety and Mental Health: How to Coordinate Care to Prevent Harm

Medication safety in mental health requires careful coordination between providers, patients, and systems. Learn how to prevent harmful errors with proven strategies like medicines reconciliation, electronic prescribing, and clinical pharmacist involvement.