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.
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.
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.
Hypertensive retinopathy is eye damage caused by high blood pressure. It often has no symptoms until vision is at risk. Learn how it progresses, how doctors detect it early, and what you can do to protect your sight.
Learn how to choose between acetaminophen and NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen for OTC pain relief. Understand which works best for headaches, arthritis, or fever-and how to avoid serious side effects.
Drug safety signals reveal hidden risks that clinical trials miss. Learn how post-marketing data, statistical tools, and real-world use uncover adverse reactions-and why vigilance doesn't stop after approval.
Sleep medications for seniors carry serious risks - falls, dementia, confusion. Safer alternatives like CBT-I and low-dose doxepin exist. Learn what drugs to avoid, how to stop them safely, and what actually works for long-term sleep without pills.
Learn how to safely taper off antidepressants with evidence-based schedules that reduce withdrawal symptoms and lower relapse risk. Find out what works for SSRIs, SNRIs, and long-term users.
Prescription medications and occupational exposure to hazardous drugs create serious workplace safety risks. Learn how opioids, benzodiazepines, and chemotherapy agents affect worker health-and what’s being done to stop it.
Learn how to properly store inhalers and nebulizer medications to ensure they work during emergencies. Avoid heat, humidity, and car storage-follow temperature guidelines and use smart solutions to keep your breathing treatment effective.
IgA Nephropathy is a leading cause of kidney failure. The 2025 KDIGO guidelines have transformed treatment-early combination therapy, new drugs like Nefecon, and tighter proteinuria targets offer real hope. But access and cost remain major barriers.