Category: Medications - Page 2

Cmax and AUC are the two key pharmacokinetic metrics used to prove generic drugs work just like brand-name versions. Learn how peak concentration and total exposure determine safety and effectiveness.

Generic combinations are transforming the pharmaceutical industry by combining drugs or drugs with devices to improve patient outcomes. With rising regulatory complexity and strong market growth, they’re becoming essential for generic manufacturers to stay profitable.

Learn how to read interaction warnings on medication guides to avoid dangerous drug combinations. Understand severity levels, hidden risks from OTC meds and supplements, and practical steps to stay safe.

Combining ADHD stimulants with MAOIs can cause a life-threatening spike in blood pressure. Learn why this interaction is dangerous, which drugs carry the highest risk, and what safer alternatives exist.

Tamoxifen relies on CYP2D6 to become active. Some SSRIs block this enzyme, lowering endoxifen levels. But do they actually raise cancer risk? Evidence shows most SSRIs are safe - and untreated depression is the real danger.

Lithium is highly effective for bipolar disorder but can cause hypothyroidism in up to 32% of users. Learn how it affects thyroid function, how to monitor it, and what treatments work - without giving up lithium.

Generic drug shortages aren’t caused by too many makers - they’re caused by too few. When competition drives prices to zero, manufacturers quit, leaving patients without life-saving medications.

ACE inhibitors and ARBs are dangerous during pregnancy and can cause severe fetal harm. Learn the risks, safe alternatives like labetalol and methyldopa, and what to do if you're taking one of these drugs.

Medical tourism saves money but puts your medication safety at risk. Learn how to avoid dangerous drugs, counterfeit pills, and post-travel treatment gaps when seeking care abroad.

Aspirin is no longer recommended for most people to prevent heart disease. Learn who still might benefit from daily low-dose aspirin in 2026 - and who should avoid it due to bleeding risks.