Author: Rob Visor

Theophylline remains a vital but risky treatment for asthma and COPD. Certain medications can dangerously reduce its metabolism, leading to life-threatening toxicity. Learn which drugs to avoid and how to stay safe.

Learn what to expect from common diabetes medications like metformin, insulin, GLP-1 agonists, and SGLT2 inhibitors-including their side effects, how to manage them, and how to choose what’s right for you.

The Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program lets the government negotiate lower drug prices for seniors. Starting in 2026, drugs like Eliquis and Xarelto will have discounts up to 79%. This saves billions for Medicare and patients. Private insurers may also benefit from lower prices. Learn how it all works.

Earwax impaction causes hearing loss, ear pain, and dizziness. Learn how to recognize symptoms, why cotton swabs make it worse, and the safest ways to remove impacted cerumen-with doctor-approved methods and what to avoid.

Learn how school nurses safely coordinate daily pediatric medications using the Five Rights, IHPs, and delegation protocols. Essential for parents, educators, and school staff.

Learn how to choose between acetaminophen and NSAIDs like ibuprofen for pain relief. Understand their differences, risks, and when to use each one safely.

Blister packs and pill organizers help prevent dangerous medication mistakes by simplifying dosing schedules. Learn how each works, which is better for safety, and how to use them correctly to avoid overdoses and missed doses.

Learn how to safely use common OTC medications like NSAIDs, acetaminophen, and antihistamines - including dosing limits, hidden risks, and what to avoid mixing. Know what you're really taking.

The FDA enforces stricter bioequivalence rules for NTI drugs like warfarin, digoxin, and phenytoin, requiring tighter potency limits and variability controls to ensure patient safety. Learn how these standards differ from regular generics.

Monoclonal antibody biosimilars offer proven, cost-effective alternatives to expensive biologic drugs for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Learn which ones are approved, how they compare, and why they're changing patient access worldwide.