RXMedicin: Pharmaceuticals and Supplements Encyclopedia - Page 3

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How Drug Shortages Are Delaying Care and Putting Patients at Risk

Drug shortages are disrupting care, delaying treatments, and forcing patients to skip doses or use riskier alternatives. With over 250 drugs still in short supply, the impact on patient safety and healthcare systems is growing.

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Insulin Stacking: How to Avoid Dangerous Hypoglycemia with Safe Dosing Intervals

Insulin stacking-giving rapid-acting insulin too soon after a previous dose-can cause dangerous low blood sugar. Learn how to avoid it with safe dosing intervals, insulin on board tracking, and practical tips for pump and injection users.

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Starting a New Medication

Knowing what to ask your doctor before starting a new medication can prevent dangerous side effects, improve adherence, and save your health. Here are the essential questions every patient should ask.

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Antibiotic Stewardship at Home: How to Finish Your Course and Dispose of Leftovers Safely

Learn how to finish your antibiotic course and safely dispose of leftovers to prevent resistance. Home antibiotic misuse is a leading cause of superbugs-here’s what you need to do.

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Hatch-Waxman Act: How It Shaped Generic Drug Access in the U.S.

The Hatch-Waxman Act created the modern system for generic drug approval in the U.S., balancing innovation with affordability. It cut drug costs by billions but faces new challenges from patent abuse.

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Head Injury While on Blood Thinners: When to Get a CT Scan

If you're on blood thinners and suffer a head injury, don't wait for symptoms. A CT scan is often needed immediately, even after minor trauma, because bleeding inside the skull can develop slowly and become life-threatening.

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Post-Transplant Infections: How to Prevent, Vaccinate, and Monitor After Kidney Transplant

After a kidney transplant, infections are the top threat. Learn how preventive medicines, timed vaccines, and daily habits like food safety and handwashing can protect your new organ from deadly germs like CMV, Listeria, and drug-resistant bacteria.

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Green Tea Extract and Medication Interactions to Watch

Green tea extract may seem harmless, but it can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of medications like blood pressure drugs, statins, and chemotherapy. Learn which interactions are life-threatening and how to stay safe.

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Long-Acting Injectables: Why Extended Side Effect Monitoring Can’t Be Ignored

Long-acting injectables improve adherence for schizophrenia patients but carry hidden physical risks like weight gain, diabetes, and movement disorders. Without structured monitoring, these side effects go undetected-putting lives at risk.

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Fiber for GI Health: Soluble vs. Insoluble Choices

Learn how soluble and insoluble fiber work differently in your gut to improve digestion, stabilize blood sugar, and support a healthy microbiome. Discover which foods to eat and how to avoid common mistakes.