Category: Medications - Page 2
Fluoroquinolones like levofloxacin can trigger sudden delirium in older adults, causing confusion, hallucinations, and memory loss. Learn the signs, risks, and safer alternatives to protect elderly patients from preventable cognitive side effects.
Medication-induced constipation affects up to 60% of opioid users and many on anticholinergics, calcium blockers, and iron. Learn why standard laxatives fail and how to choose the right treatment-backed by clinical data and real patient results.
Blister packs and pill organizers help prevent dangerous medication mistakes by organizing doses clearly by day and time. Blister packs reduce errors by up to 67% and are especially vital for seniors on multiple meds. Learn how to use them safely and get them covered by insurance.
Ondansetron stops nausea but can prolong the QT interval, raising risk of dangerous heart rhythms. Learn who’s at risk, how doses have changed since 2012, and safer alternatives now used in hospitals.
Expired inhalers, eye drops, and topical medications can be dangerous to use and must be disposed of properly. Learn how to safely manage, dispose of, and replace these critical meds to avoid health risks and environmental harm.
ACE inhibitors and ARBs treat high blood pressure and kidney disease but should not be combined. Learn why mixing them raises risks of kidney injury and high potassium-with safer alternatives and current guidelines.
Learn how seniors can prevent dangerous duplicate medications after specialist visits by keeping a full medication list, using one pharmacy, and asking the right questions at every appointment.
Macrolide antibiotics like azithromycin and clarithromycin can prolong the QT interval, increasing the risk of dangerous heart arrhythmias. Learn who’s at risk, how to spot warning signs, and what alternatives exist.
Evening primrose oil may interact with antipsychotics and lower seizure threshold, but evidence is conflicting. Learn what the latest research says and how to stay safe.
Post-market studies on generic drugs track safety after FDA approval since these drugs aren't tested in large clinical trials. Learn how adverse events are monitored, why manufacturer differences matter, and what patients should watch for.