Accidental pediatric medication overdoses are preventable. Learn how child-resistant packaging, proper dosing, and safe storage can protect young children-and what to do if an overdose happens.
Gastritis is stomach lining inflammation, often caused by H. pylori bacteria. Learn how it’s diagnosed, treated with antibiotics and acid blockers, and why follow-up testing matters to prevent ulcers and cancer.
Learn how to document safety alerts on your medication list to prevent dangerous errors with high-risk drugs like insulin, opioids, and blood thinners. Simple, visible notes can save lives.
If you're on blood thinners and hit your head, don't wait for symptoms-get a CT scan immediately. Even minor head trauma can cause life-threatening brain bleeding. Here's when to go to the ER, what to expect, and what to watch for after discharge.
Cholinergic urticaria causes itchy, heat-induced hives triggered by sweating, exercise, or spicy food. Learn how it works, what triggers it, and how to prevent flare-ups with proven strategies and medications.
Opioids can become dangerous in liver disease due to impaired metabolism, leading to toxic buildup. Learn how different opioids are processed, why dosing must change, and which options are safest for people with liver damage.
Doctors prescribe generics 90% of the time, but many still hesitate. Learn how FDA-approved education tools, real patient stories, and simple communication strategies can help you prescribe with confidence-and save patients money.
Safe and effective morning sickness remedies include vitamin B6, doxylamine, ginger, and acupressure. Diclegis is the top prescription option with proven safety. Avoid marijuana and unproven supplements. Start with diet and OTC options before moving to stronger meds.
De facto combinations let patients take separate generic pills instead of fixed-dose combos for more dosing control-but they come with risks. Learn when it’s smart, when it’s dangerous, and how to stay safe.
Drug interactions between food, supplements, and medications can be dangerous-even deadly. Learn how grapefruit, St. John’s wort, and leafy greens affect common prescriptions and what you can do to stay safe.
