Category: Pharmacology - Page 2
Tetracyclines and Tooth Discoloration in Children: What Parents and Doctors Need to Know in 2026
Updated 2026 guidance on tetracyclines and tooth discoloration in children: doxycycline is safe for short courses under age 8, but other tetracyclines are not. What parents and doctors need to know.
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How to Avoid Transcription Errors from E-Prescribing Systems
E-prescribing reduced handwriting errors but introduced new transcription mistakes due to system incompatibility. Learn how structured sig, CancelRx, and FHIR interoperability can stop these errors before they harm patients.
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Vitamin D and Thiazide Diuretics: What You Need to Know About Hypercalcemia Risk
Taking vitamin D with thiazide diuretics can raise calcium levels dangerously high. Learn who’s at risk, what doses are safe, and how to avoid hypercalcemia with simple monitoring steps.
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Combining Multiple Heart Medications: Safe and Unsafe Drug Combinations
Combining multiple heart medications can be dangerous due to drug interactions that reduce effectiveness or cause life-threatening side effects. Learn which combinations to avoid and how to stay safe.
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Digoxin Interactions: What Heart Patients Need to Monitor
Digoxin helps manage heart failure and atrial fibrillation, but its narrow safety window makes drug and food interactions dangerous. Learn what to avoid, what to monitor, and how to stay safe.
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Lot Numbers and Serial Codes: How Track-and-Trace Stops Counterfeit Drugs
Lot numbers and serial codes are critical tools in stopping counterfeit drugs. Learn how track-and-trace systems work, why they matter for patient safety, and what you can do to verify your medicine is real.
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History of Generic Drugs in the United States: How Cheap Medicines Became the Norm
Generic drugs now make up over 90% of U.S. prescriptions, saving billions annually. This is the story of how laws, tragedies, and policy reforms turned cheap medicine from an afterthought into the backbone of American healthcare.
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Valproate and Lamotrigine: How to Reduce Rash Risk with Proper Dosing
Valproate and lamotrigine together can cause dangerous skin rashes if not dosed properly. Learn the exact starting dose, titration schedule, and warning signs to prevent life-threatening reactions.
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Pharmacy Workflow and Error Prevention Systems Explained
Pharmacy workflow and error prevention systems use automation, barcode scanning, and EHR integration to cut dispensing errors by up to 90%. Learn how these tools work, which ones are best, and why they're essential for patient safety.
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How to Read Pharmacy Allergy Alerts and What They Mean
Learn how to read pharmacy allergy alerts, understand what they really mean, and avoid unnecessary drug restrictions. Most alerts are false-here’s how to tell the difference.
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