Medication safety prevents harmful errors in how drugs are prescribed, dispensed, and taken. With over 1.5 million emergency visits yearly in the U.S. due to medication problems, knowing how to protect yourself is essential for every patient.
The FDA doesn't stop monitoring generic drugs after approval. Through FAERS, Sentinel, inspections, and AI tools, it tracks safety, catches hidden risks, and protects millions of patients using low-cost medications.
Smoking can reduce clozapine levels by up to 50%, leading to treatment failure or dangerous toxicity when quitting. Learn how tobacco smoke affects this critical antipsychotic and what steps to take to stay safe.
Combining metoclopramide with antipsychotics can trigger Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, a life-threatening condition. Learn why this drug interaction is dangerous, who's at risk, and what safer alternatives exist.
Radiation and surgery are both effective for localized cancers like prostate and lung cancer. Learn how side effects, survival rates, and lifestyle impact your choice between these two key treatments.
Sudden shortness of breath could signal a pulmonary embolism - a life-threatening blood clot in the lungs. Learn the key symptoms, how doctors diagnose it with D-dimer tests and CTPA scans, and why early detection saves lives.
Learn how generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name medications, and how community health programs are using free FDA resources to help patients understand the truth-and save money.
Biosimilars are highly similar to reference biologics, but minor manufacturing differences can trigger unique immune responses. Learn why anti-drug antibodies form, who’s at risk, and what the real-world data shows about safety and efficacy.
Finding the right medication dose is about balancing effectiveness with safety. Learn how factors like age, genetics, and kidney function affect your dosage-and what steps you can take to avoid dangerous side effects.
Nephrotic syndrome causes heavy protein loss, swelling, and high cholesterol due to kidney damage. Learn how it's diagnosed, treated with steroids and newer drugs, and why diet and monitoring are critical to prevent kidney failure.