Category: Medications - Page 2
Amiodarone, Digoxin, and Warfarin: The Dangerous Drug Triad You Can't Ignore
Amiodarone, digoxin, and warfarin together create a deadly drug interaction that can cause toxic digoxin levels and life-threatening bleeding. Learn how to spot the signs, adjust doses safely, and protect yourself or a loved one.
- December 4 2025
- Tony Newman
- 8 Comments
Active vs Inactive Drug Ingredients: Why the Difference Matters for Your Health
Active ingredients treat your condition, but inactive ingredients can cause side effects, trigger allergies, or even affect how well your medicine works. Know what’s really in your pills.
- November 28 2025
- Tony Newman
- 15 Comments
Bioequivalence Studies: What the FDA Requires Generic Drug Manufacturers to Prove
The FDA requires generic drug manufacturers to prove bioequivalence through rigorous studies showing their product absorbs at the same rate and extent as the brand-name drug. Learn the 80/125 rule, biowaivers, NTID exceptions, and why this matters for patient safety.
- November 27 2025
- Tony Newman
- 12 Comments
Single-Source vs Multi-Source Drugs: What Patients Need to Know About Cost, Effectiveness, and Choices
Understand the difference between single-source and multi-source drugs to save money and make smarter choices. Learn how pricing, generics, and insurance affect your out-of-pocket costs.
- November 21 2025
- Tony Newman
- 17 Comments
Specialty Pharmacy: How Providers Dispense Generic Specialty Drugs
Specialty pharmacies dispense generic specialty drugs the same way as branded ones-not because of cost, but because of complexity. Learn how providers manage these drugs, why retail pharmacies can't fill them, and what patients should expect.
- November 17 2025
- Tony Newman
- 8 Comments
Deprescribing Frameworks: How to Safely Reduce Medications and Cut Side Effects
Deprescribing is the safe, structured process of reducing unnecessary medications to cut side effects and improve quality of life-especially for older adults on multiple drugs. Learn how it works, which meds to question, and how to start the conversation with your doctor.
- November 14 2025
- Tony Newman
- 11 Comments
DPP-4 Inhibitors and Joint Pain: What You Need to Know
DPP-4 inhibitors help manage type 2 diabetes but can cause severe joint pain in rare cases. Learn the signs, what the FDA says, and what to do if you're affected.
- November 12 2025
- Tony Newman
- 15 Comments
Epidural and Spinal Procedures on Anticoagulants: What You Need to Know About Hematoma Risks
Spinal and epidural procedures on blood thinners carry a small but serious risk of hematoma. Learn the real risks, timing rules for warfarin, LMWH, and DOACs, and how to protect yourself from permanent nerve damage.
- November 10 2025
- Tony Newman
- 11 Comments
Tips for Managing Side Effects of Bisoprolol Fumarate
Learn practical, science-backed ways to manage common side effects of bisoprolol fumarate like fatigue, dizziness, and cold hands. Get tips on diet, exercise, dosing, and when to call your doctor.
- October 30 2025
- Tony Newman
- 13 Comments
How to Tell If Your Symptoms Are From a Disease or a Drug Side Effect
Learn how to tell if a new health issue is a disease symptom or a medication side effect with practical steps, timelines, tools and checklists.
- October 24 2025
- Tony Newman
- 12 Comments