Archive: 2026/01 - Page 2
Manufacturing Transparency: How to Access FDA Inspection Records for Quality Compliance
Understand how FDA inspection records work, what manufacturers must disclose, and how to prepare for inspections. Learn the rules on record retention, Form 483 responses, and the new push for remote audits.
Red Flag Drug Combinations to Avoid for Safer Treatment
Certain drug combinations can be deadly-even when taken as prescribed. Learn the most dangerous mixes like opioids with alcohol or benzodiazepines, and how to avoid life-threatening interactions.
Corticosteroid Immunosuppression: How to Reduce Infection Risk
Corticosteroids like prednisone suppress the immune system, raising infection risk. Learn how dose and duration affect your vulnerability, which infections to watch for, and proven prevention strategies-including prophylaxis, vaccines, and tapering.
Antibiotic Stewardship: How Proper Use Reduces Side Effects and Saves Lives
Antibiotic stewardship reduces side effects by ensuring antibiotics are only used when necessary, at the right dose and duration. Learn how proper use prevents C. diff, protects gut health, and saves lives.
Chronic Alcohol Use Disorder: Health Risks and Treatment Options
Chronic Alcohol Use Disorder is a serious medical condition with life-threatening health risks, including liver damage, cancer, and brain changes. Effective treatments include medication, therapy, and support groups. Recovery is possible with the right care.
Why Generic Switching Raises Concerns for NTI Drugs
Generic substitution for NTI drugs like warfarin and phenytoin can be dangerous due to tiny differences in absorption. Even small changes in blood levels can cause toxicity or treatment failure - making physician approval and close monitoring essential.
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: What You Need to Know About This Rare but Dangerous Side Effect
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a rare but life-threatening reaction to heparin that causes low platelets and dangerous blood clots. Learn the signs, risks, and what to do if you're on heparin.
