Category: Medications - Page 3
How to Confirm Pediatric Dosing on a Child’s Prescription Label: A Step-by-Step Safety Guide
Learn how to safely confirm pediatric dosing on a child’s prescription label by checking weight in kg, verifying milligram doses, matching concentrations, and asking the right questions to prevent dangerous errors.
OTC Sleep Aids: What They Really Do, Side Effects, and How Long You Should Use Them
OTC sleep aids may help you fall asleep faster, but they don't fix insomnia. Learn the real risks, side effects, and why non-drug solutions like CBT-I work better long-term.
Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer: Tamoxifen vs Aromatase Inhibitors Explained
Tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors are key treatments for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Learn how they work, who they're for, their side effects, and how to choose the right one based on your age, risk, and lifestyle.
Pharmaceutical Prices across Different Countries: A Real-World Comparison
Pharmaceutical prices vary wildly across countries due to policy, not cost. The U.S. pays far more for brand-name drugs but less for generics. Japan and France have the lowest prices. Medicare's new negotiation powers could change the game in 2025.
Crossover Trial Design: How Bioequivalence Studies Are Structured
Crossover trial design is the standard method for bioequivalence studies, allowing regulators to compare generic and brand-name drugs using each participant as their own control. It reduces sample size, improves accuracy, and is required for most generic drug approvals.
Fasted vs Fed State Testing: Why Both Conditions Matter for Health and Medications
Fasted and fed state testing reveal how food impacts drug absorption and exercise performance. Understanding both conditions helps ensure medications work properly and training delivers real results.
Osteoporosis Medications: How Bisphosphonates and Calcium Work Together (and When They Fight)
Bisphosphonates help prevent osteoporosis fractures, but they only work if taken correctly with calcium. Timing matters-take them on an empty stomach, wait an hour before calcium, and never mix them. Here's how to get it right.
Age and Sex in Bioequivalence Studies: What Regulators Require Today
Modern bioequivalence studies must account for age and sex differences to ensure generic drugs work safely for everyone. Learn what the FDA, EMA, and other regulators require today-and why outdated study designs are no longer enough.
How to Ask for Alternatives if a Medication Is Not Working
If your medication isn't working, you don't have to suffer in silence. Learn how to ask your doctor for alternatives with clear questions, practical tips, and proven strategies that help you get better care faster.
Infant Medication Safety: Drops, Concentrations, and Dosage
Infant medication errors are a leading cause of pediatric emergencies. Learn how to safely give drops, understand concentrations, calculate accurate doses, and avoid the most common mistakes that put babies at risk.