Author: Laurence Pendell - Page 3

Apixaban and rivaroxaban are safe and effective for obese patients at standard doses. Dabigatran increases GI bleeding risk. Edoxaban needs caution in extreme obesity. No dose escalation needed.

Mixing antihistamines and alcohol can cause extreme drowsiness, impaired driving, and even life-threatening depression. Learn why even "non-drowsy" options like Zyrtec and Claritin are risky-and what safer alternatives exist.

Learn how to manage nausea and prevent weight loss during chemotherapy with practical, science-backed nutrition tips. Discover what to eat, what to avoid, and how to get enough calories and protein when your appetite is gone.

Teach teens to manage their own prescription meds with practical steps: build routines, use alarms and pill organizers, talk to doctors, prevent misuse, and gradually hand over responsibility before college.

Budesonide is one of the most cost-effective treatments for asthma and COPD, reducing emergency visits and long-term complications while saving patients money on avoidable care. Learn how this inhaled steroid delivers real value.

Combination NTI drugs offer better control for complex conditions but have almost no generic options due to strict bioequivalence requirements. Even small variations can cause life-threatening effects, making substitution risky and rare.

MedWatch is the FDA's system for collecting safety data on generic drugs. Learn how reports are made, why manufacturer details matter, and how patients and providers can help improve generic drug safety through better reporting.

Formulation patents on drug combinations let pharmaceutical companies extend market exclusivity by patenting specific doses, delivery methods, or formulations-not the drugs themselves. This strategy delays generics and boosts profits, but faces growing legal and regulatory pushback.

Learn the correct vaccination schedules for Hepatitis A and B to ensure lifelong liver protection. Updated for 2025 with adult recommendations, combo vaccines, and what to do if you missed a dose.

Learn the essential steps for safely administering your child's medication at school, from paperwork and storage to handling refusals and year-end retrieval. Follow these guidelines to prevent errors and ensure your child gets the care they need.

Learn how to track antidepressant effectiveness and manage side effects using simple tools like PHQ-9 and ASEC. Discover proven patient strategies to improve outcomes and speak up when something's wrong.

Biosimilars offer real cost savings on expensive biologic drugs, with up to 85% price reductions in some cases. Learn how they compare to originators, why adoption is slow, and how patients and employers are saving billions.