Tag: drug safety
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for Generic NTI Drugs: Protecting Patients When Substitutions Matter
Therapeutic drug monitoring ensures safe use of generic NTI drugs by measuring blood levels to prevent toxicity or treatment failure. Essential for drugs like warfarin and digoxin, TDM is a simple, cost-effective safety step often overlooked after generic switches.
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Medication Storage and Disposal: How to Safely Handle Prescriptions at Home and Beyond
Learn how to safely store and dispose of prescription medications to prevent misuse, protect the environment, and follow the law. Simple steps for home and beyond.
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How to Use the FDA Orange Book and Purple Book for Drug Safety Information
Learn how to use the FDA Orange Book and Purple Book to verify drug safety, spot withdrawn medications, and confirm biosimilar equivalence. Essential for pharmacists, prescribers, and patients.
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Extended-Release vs. Immediate-Release Medications: When Timing Matters for Safety
Extended-release and immediate-release medications work differently and carry different risks. Learn when each is safer, how timing affects effectiveness, and why crushing ER pills can be deadly.
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