Learn the key medication safety terms every patient should know-from the Eight Rights to high-alert drugs-to prevent dangerous errors and take control of your care. Simple questions can save your life.
Medications
Clozapine is the most effective antipsychotic for treatment-resistant schizophrenia but comes with serious risks. Learn how it compares to risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, and aripiprazole - and who benefits most from each.
Medications
QT prolongation can trigger deadly heart rhythms like torsades de pointes. Over 220 medications, from antibiotics to antidepressants, carry this risk. Know which ones to watch for and how to stay safe.
Medications
Charcoal-grilled meats can trigger enzyme changes that affect how your body processes certain medications. Learn whether this real but small interaction matters for your health-and what actually puts you at risk.
Medications
Professional guidelines on generic prescribing explain when to use generic drugs versus brand names, backed by NHS, FDA, and MHRA data. Learn how to improve adherence, cut costs, and avoid clinical risks.
Medications
Pomegranate juice doesn't interact with medications like grapefruit juice does. Clinical studies show it's safe with most drugs, including blood thinners and statins. Here's what the real evidence says.
Medications
Compare tretinoin 0.05% with adapalene, retinol, azelaic acid, and tazarotene for acne and anti-aging. Learn which alternatives work best for sensitive skin, acne, and wrinkles without harsh side effects.
Medications
Azathioprine commonly causes nausea, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Learn how to manage these gastrointestinal side effects, when to worry, and what alternatives exist if it doesn't work for you.
Medications
Proton pump inhibitors reduce GI bleeding risk in patients on antiplatelet therapy, but not all PPIs are safe with all blood thinners. Learn which ones to use, who needs them, and how to avoid unnecessary side effects.
Medications
A practical guide comparing Amitriptyline with common antidepressant alternatives, covering mechanisms, side effects, costs, and how to choose the right drug for your needs.
Medications