Category: Pharmaceuticals - Page 2
JAK Inhibitors: What You Need to Know About These Oral Immune Drugs and Their Monitoring Requirements
JAK inhibitors are oral drugs that block inflammation pathways in autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and eczema. They work fast and are convenient, but require strict monitoring for infections, heart risks, and blood changes.
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How to Read Directions for Extended-Release Medications on Labels
Learn how to read extended-release medication labels to avoid dangerous mistakes. Understand ER, XR, SR, and CR codes, why you must never crush pills, and how timing affects safety and effectiveness.
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Switching from Brand to Authorized Generic: Practical Tips for Lower Costs Without Compromising Care
Learn how switching from a brand-name drug to an authorized generic can save you hundreds a year without changing how your medication works. Get practical tips on identifying, verifying, and safely making the switch.
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When Your Doctor Might Prescribe Brand-Name Only and Why
Most prescriptions are generics-but sometimes, your doctor prescribes a brand-name drug for a good reason. Learn when it’s medically necessary, why cost shouldn’t be the only factor, and what to ask if you’re unsure.
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Mandatory vs Permissive Substitution: How State Laws Control Generic Drug Switching
State laws determine whether pharmacists must or can choose to swap brand-name drugs for generics. These rules affect your costs, safety, and whether you even know you're getting a different pill.
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Methotrexate and NSAIDs: How They Affect Kidney Function and Drug Levels
Methotrexate and NSAIDs can dangerously raise methotrexate levels and harm kidney function. Learn who's at risk, which NSAIDs are safest, and how to prevent life-threatening toxicity.
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Orphan Drug Exclusivity: How Rare-Disease Medicines Get Market Protection
Orphan drug exclusivity gives pharmaceutical companies seven years of market protection for rare-disease treatments, incentivizing development where profits are low. Learn how it works, how it compares to Europe, and why it's both vital and controversial.
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SGLT2 Inhibitors for Type 2 Diabetes: What You Need to Know About Benefits and Risks
SGLT2 inhibitors like Jardiance and Farxiga offer powerful heart and kidney protection for type 2 diabetes patients-but come with risks like yeast infections, ketoacidosis, and kidney stress. Know who benefits most and what to watch for.
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Litigation in Generic Markets: How Patent Disputes Delay Affordable Medicines
Patent litigation in generic drug markets is delaying affordable medicines, costing billions annually. Learn how the Hatch-Waxman Act, Orange Book listings, and pay-for-delay settlements are shaping access to generics.
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Linezolid and Tyramine: How to Avoid Hypertensive Crisis While Taking This Antibiotic
Linezolid can cause a dangerous blood pressure spike if you eat tyramine-rich foods like aged cheese, cured meats, or red wine. Learn exactly what to avoid, what’s safe, and why you must wait 14 days after treatment.
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