Archive: 2025/12

24

Dec

Posted by Julian Stirling

Acetaminophen and NSAIDs in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know by Trimester

Learn the safest pain relief options during pregnancy. Acetaminophen is safe in all trimesters; NSAIDs like ibuprofen are dangerous after 20 weeks. Know the facts to protect your health and your baby's.

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23

Dec

Posted by Julian Stirling

Exercise Modifications for Fatigue on Beta-Blockers and Other Drugs

Learn how to exercise safely when taking beta-blockers. Discover practical tips to manage fatigue, replace heart rate monitoring with perceived effort, and maintain fitness without overexertion.

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21

Dec

Posted by Julian Stirling

Lopinavir/Ritonavir Boosting: How CYP3A4 Interactions Impact Drug Safety and Efficacy

Lopinavir/ritonavir boosting relies on CYP3A4 inhibition to maintain HIV drug levels, but this triggers hundreds of dangerous drug interactions. Learn how ritonavir’s complex effects impact medications like blood thinners, sedatives, and transplants drugs.

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20

Dec

Posted by Julian Stirling

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Nerve Compression and Treatment Options

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common nerve compression disorder causing numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand. Learn how it develops, how to diagnose it early, and what treatments-from splints to surgery-actually work.

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19

Dec

Posted by Julian Stirling

Generic Drug Quality Issues: Manufacturing Plant Problems Explained

Generic drug quality issues stem from manufacturing flaws in foreign plants, leading to impurities, inconsistent potency, and dangerous recalls. Learn how poor oversight, cost-cutting, and outdated inspections put patient safety at risk.

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18

Dec

Posted by Julian Stirling

Infections in Immunosuppressed Patients: Unusual Organisms and Risks

Immunosuppressed patients face deadly infections from rare organisms like Pneumocystis jirovecii and Giardia. These infections often show no symptoms, require special testing, and carry high mortality rates despite treatment.

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15

Dec

Posted by Julian Stirling

Probiotics and Antibiotics: How to Space Dosing for Effectiveness

Learn how to time probiotics with antibiotics to prevent diarrhea and protect your gut. Find out the best strains, doses, and spacing rules backed by science.

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15

Dec

Posted by Julian Stirling

Prior Authorization: How Providers Secure Approval for Generic Medications

Prior authorization for generic medications remains a major administrative burden for providers. Learn how to navigate payer rules, document effectively, and speed up approvals using current 2025 best practices and real-world data.

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15

Dec

Posted by Julian Stirling

State Laws on NTI Drug Substitution: How Rules Vary Across the U.S.

NTI drugs require precise dosing, but state laws on generic substitution vary widely across the U.S. Learn which states restrict swaps, why the FDA disagrees, and how to protect yourself if you take one of these high-risk medications.

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12

Dec

Posted by Julian Stirling

What Are Biosimilars? A Simple Guide for Patients

Biosimilars are highly similar versions of expensive biologic drugs, offering the same effectiveness at a lower cost. Learn how they're tested, why they're safe, and how they differ from generics.

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