Learn how to accurately read and measure doses from liquid prescription labels using milliliters (mL) to avoid dangerous errors. Includes clear steps, common mistakes, and safety tips.
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The Beers Criteria identify medications that pose greater risks than benefits for adults 65+. Updated in 2023, this evidence-based tool helps prevent harmful prescribing, reduce hospitalizations, and improve safety in older adults.
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Learn when to replace expired OTC first-aid medications to avoid ineffective or dangerous treatments. Know which items are safe to use past expiration-and which ones could cost you dearly.
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Learn when to adjust metformin and SGLT2 inhibitor doses for kidney function. Current guidelines, dosing thresholds, monitoring tips, and common pitfalls for safer diabetes management in CKD.
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The FDA ensures generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name drugs through strict testing, manufacturing rules, and bioequivalence standards. Learn how generics meet the same requirements and why they're trusted by doctors and patients.
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Compounded medications for children can be lifesaving-but they come with serious risks. Learn how to spot unsafe practices, verify dosing accuracy, and protect your child from potentially deadly errors.
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Gout is caused by uric acid crystals in joints due to disrupted purine metabolism. Understanding how allopurinol, febuxostat, and other urate-lowering drugs work-and why most patients fail to reach target levels-is key to long-term control.
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Auditory Processing Disorder affects how the brain interprets sound, not the ears. Learn the signs, how it's diagnosed, and practical support strategies for children and adults struggling to understand speech.
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Patent Term Restoration lets drug makers extend their patents to make up for FDA approval delays. It's legal, but it's also a key reason brand-name drugs stay expensive. Here's how it works-and why it matters.
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Switching to generics is usually safe, but for some people, it causes side effects or reduced effectiveness. Know the warning signs-like rashes, nausea, or worsening symptoms-and when to call your doctor immediately.
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