Dong Quai can dangerously increase bleeding risk when taken with warfarin. Learn why experts warn against combining these, what happens to your blood, and safer alternatives for menopause and menstrual symptoms.
African-made antiretroviral generics are transforming HIV treatment access across the continent, reducing dependence on imports, cutting costs, and building local health sovereignty. With WHO-prequalified drugs now in use, the future of HIV care in Africa is being shaped by African innovation.
Post-menopausal women face unique medication risks due to hormonal shifts and polypharmacy. Learn which drugs are safest, when to avoid hormone therapy, and how to reduce dangerous interactions with proper medication reviews and deprescribing.
Learn how allopurinol and febuxostat help control gout by lowering serum urate below 6 mg/dL. Discover dosing strategies, why most patients fail, and how to reach your target.
Restarting medication after a break can be deadly due to lost tolerance. Learn how to avoid overdose with safe dosing, monitoring signs, naloxone use, and medical guidance for opioids, benzodiazepines, and antidepressants.
Retail and hospital pharmacies handle medication substitution differently-retail focuses on cost-saving generics, while hospitals use clinical teams to swap drugs for safety and effectiveness. Understanding these differences helps patients avoid errors and get the right meds.
Metabolic acidosis in chronic kidney disease lowers bicarbonate levels, speeding up kidney damage. Sodium bicarbonate can help, but has risks. Diet, calcium citrate, and careful monitoring offer safer alternatives. Learn how to manage it effectively.
Your genes affect how your body processes medications. Learn how pharmacogenomics uses DNA testing to prevent bad drug reactions, improve mental health treatment, and personalize dosing for safer care.
CBD oil can dangerously increase levels of prescription medications by blocking liver enzymes that break them down. This can lead to extreme sedation, bleeding, or overdose. Learn which drugs are at risk and how to stay safe.
First generics and authorized generics both lower drug prices - but timing matters. When brand companies launch their own generics during the first generic's exclusivity window, they undercut savings and reshape the market.