Category: Drug Information - Page 5
Insomnia in Older Adults: Safer Medication Choices
Insomnia in older adults is common and risky. Learn which sleep medications are safest-like low-dose doxepin and ramelteon-and which to avoid, including benzodiazepines and z-drugs. Discover non-drug options and real-world patient experiences.
Azathioprine and Allopurinol: How Low-Dose Combination Therapy Prevents Toxic Metabolite Buildup
LDAA therapy combines low-dose azathioprine with allopurinol to redirect toxic metabolite production, improving efficacy and reducing liver damage in IBD and autoimmune hepatitis patients with high TPMT activity.
Patent Exclusivity vs Market Exclusivity: What’s the Real Difference in Drug Protection?
Patent exclusivity and market exclusivity are two separate legal tools that protect drugs from generics. One is about invention, the other about approval. Understanding the difference explains why some drugs stay expensive long after patents expire.
H2 Blockers and Their Interactions with Antivirals and Antifungals
H2 blockers like famotidine and cimetidine can reduce the effectiveness of antivirals and antifungals by changing stomach acidity or interfering with liver enzymes. Know which drugs are affected and how to time doses safely.
Nasal Antihistamine Sprays: Benefits, Side Effects, and How They Compare to Other Allergy Treatments
Nasal antihistamine sprays like Astepro offer fast relief for runny nose and sneezing with fewer drowsy side effects than oral meds. Learn how they work, their common side effects, and how they compare to steroid sprays and decongestants.
Stability Testing Requirements: Temperature and Time Conditions for Pharmaceutical Products
Stability testing ensures pharmaceutical products remain safe and effective over time. Key requirements include specific temperature and humidity conditions defined by ICH Q1A(R2), with long-term, accelerated, and intermediate testing protocols for different drug types.
Clozapine and Tobacco Smoke: How Smoking Affects Clozapine Levels and What to Do
Smoking can reduce clozapine levels by up to 50%, risking treatment failure or dangerous toxicity if not managed. Learn how CYP1A2 induction works, what doses to adjust, and why quitting smoking requires immediate medical attention.
Compare Emsam (Selegiline) with Alternatives for Depression Treatment
Emsam (selegiline) is a patch-based antidepressant for treatment-resistant depression. Learn how it compares to SSRIs, other MAOIs, bupropion, and esketamine - and which option might be right for you.
Asthma Steroid Side Effects: How to Reduce Risks and Monitor Your Health
Learn how to minimize side effects from asthma steroid inhalers, understand which medications are safest, and what monitoring steps you should take for long-term safety.
Antibiotics and Birth Control Pills: What Really Happens? Facts vs. Myths
Most antibiotics don't affect birth control pills - only rifampin and griseofulvin do. Learn the facts, bust the myths, and know exactly when you need backup contraception.
