RxCanadaPharm: Your Guide to Pharmaceuticals - Page 7
How to Ask About Side Effects vs. Allergies with Your Care Team
Learn how to clearly tell your doctor the difference between medication side effects and true allergies. Get the right questions to ask, what to track, and why mislabeling can lead to worse treatments and higher costs.
Authorized Generics vs Traditional Generics: Key Differences You Need to Know
Understand the real differences between authorized and traditional generics-how they're made, how they're approved, and why it matters for your health and wallet. Not all generics are the same.
Green Tea Extract and Medication Interactions to Watch
Green tea extract can interfere with blood pressure, cholesterol, cancer, and heart meds. Learn which drugs are at risk, how much is dangerous, and what to do to stay safe.
Omeprazole and Clopidogrel: What You Need to Know About CYP2C19 Inhibition
Omeprazole can reduce clopidogrel's effectiveness by blocking CYP2C19, the enzyme needed to activate it. Learn which PPIs are safer, how genetics play a role, and what alternatives exist.
How to Assess Risk When Only Expired Medications Are Available
When you have no other option, how do you know if an expired medication is safe to use? Learn which drugs are too risky, how to check for degradation, and when it’s worth taking the chance.
How to Involve Family or Caregivers in Medication Support
Learn how family and caregivers can help manage medications safely to prevent errors, improve adherence, and reduce hospital visits. Practical steps, tools, and expert tips for supporting loved ones on multiple medications.
Didanosine in HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis: What You Need to Know
Didanosine is no longer used for HIV post-exposure prophylaxis. Learn why modern PEP relies on safer, more effective drugs like tenofovir and dolutegravir instead.
Midodrine and Sjögren’s Syndrome: Can It Help With Low Blood Pressure?
Midodrine can help manage orthostatic hypotension in Sjögren’s syndrome by tightening blood vessels when standing. It’s not a cure, but many patients report fewer fainting episodes and improved daily function with proper use.
Tips for Managing Duloxetine Side Effects
Learn practical, science-backed tips to manage common duloxetine side effects like nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, and withdrawal. Most side effects fade with time - here’s how to make the adjustment easier.
Eurax Lotion (Crotamiton) vs. Top Alternatives for Itch and Scabies Relief
Eurax Lotion (Crotamiton) treats scabies and itching, but permethrin and ivermectin are often more effective. Learn how these alternatives compare in safety, cost, and success rates.