Author: Tina Guigui - Page 4

Recognizing the signs of a medication overdose can save a life. Learn the key symptoms of opioid, stimulant, and depressant overdoses, what to do in an emergency, and how naloxone and fentanyl test strips can prevent death.

Global drug safety is improving through harmonized pharmacovigilance standards, but regional differences still create delays and risks. Learn how ICH guidelines, AI, and real-world data are shaping the future of international drug monitoring.

Expired medications aren’t always dangerous-some retain potency for years. Learn when it’s safe to use sub-potent drugs in emergencies, which ones to avoid, and how storage affects their effectiveness.

Neurogenic claudication is leg pain caused by spinal stenosis that worsens with walking and improves when bending forward. Learn how to tell it apart from vascular claudication and what treatments actually work.

Multimodal analgesia reduces opioid use after surgery by combining non-opioid drugs like acetaminophen, gabapentin, and ketamine. Proven to cut opioid consumption by up to 60%, it leads to faster recovery and fewer side effects. Now the standard of care in most hospitals.

Compounded medications for children can be lifesaving - but also dangerous. Learn how to verify safety, spot errors, and ask the right questions to protect your child from preventable harm.

Medication-induced angioedema can cause life-threatening airway swelling, especially from ACE inhibitors. Learn the signs, why antihistamines don't work, and what to do in an emergency.

Many patients take separate generic pills instead of fixed-dose combos for better dosing control or lower cost-but this practice carries hidden risks. Learn when it’s smart, when it’s dangerous, and how to stay safe.

Learn how to verify your prescription at the pharmacy with a simple 7-point checklist to prevent dangerous medication errors. Protect yourself with these proven steps every time you pick up your meds.

Learn how to teach family members to recognize overdose symptoms like unresponsiveness, slow breathing, and skin color changes. Know when to use naloxone and how to respond before it's too late.

Learn how to prevent calcium oxalate kidney stones with targeted hydration, smart food pairings, sodium control, and when to use medication. Evidence-based tips to reduce recurrence by up to 50%.

FDA warning letters are formal notices to drug manufacturers for violating quality standards. Learn what triggers them, how they impact business, and how to respond effectively to avoid costly delays and reputational damage.