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DPP-4 Inhibitors and Pancreatitis Risk: What You Need to Know
DPP-4 inhibitors help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes but carry a rare but serious risk of pancreatitis. Learn the signs, the evidence, and what to do if you're taking one.
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Using Two Patient Identifiers in the Pharmacy for Safety: How It Prevents Medication Errors
Using two patient identifiers in the pharmacy is a proven way to prevent deadly medication errors. Learn how this simple rule, backed by The Joint Commission and real-world data, saves lives-and what happens when it’s ignored.
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How to Report an Adverse Event to the FDA for Medications: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to report a bad reaction to a medication with the FDA. Step-by-step guide for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to submit adverse event reports through MedWatch and help improve drug safety.
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SSRI Antidepressants and Serotonin Syndrome Risk from Drug Interactions
SSRIs are effective for depression and anxiety, but combining them with certain painkillers, supplements, or antibiotics can trigger serotonin syndrome-a dangerous, sometimes fatal condition. Know the risks and how to stay safe.
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Pharmacokinetic Drug Interactions Explained for Patients: What You Need to Know
Learn how one medication can change how another works in your body-without you even knowing. Simple, practical tips to avoid dangerous drug interactions and stay safe.
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How Pharmacists Prevent Prescription Medication Errors Every Day
Pharmacists prevent over 200,000 medication errors annually by catching mistakes in prescriptions before they reach patients. Learn how they do it-and why their role is irreplaceable.
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Corticosteroid Immunosuppression: How to Reduce Infection Risk
Corticosteroids like prednisone suppress the immune system, raising infection risk. Learn how dose, duration, and prevention strategies like prophylaxis, vaccines, and rapid tapering can protect you.
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FDA Bioequivalence Standards for NTI Drugs: What You Need to Know
The FDA enforces stricter bioequivalence rules for narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drugs like warfarin and digoxin, requiring tighter limits and special testing to ensure safety. Learn how these standards protect patients and what you need to know if you take one.
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NTI Drug List: Common Medications with Narrow Therapeutic Windows
NTI drugs have a tiny margin between effective and toxic doses. Common examples include warfarin, lithium, digoxin, phenytoin, and tacrolimus. These require strict monitoring and careful dosing to avoid serious harm.
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Antibiotics and Warfarin: How to Prevent Dangerous INR Spikes and Bleeding
Antibiotics can dangerously raise INR levels in people taking warfarin, increasing bleeding risk. Learn which antibiotics are most dangerous, when to check your INR, and how to prevent life-threatening spikes.
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