Archive: 2026/01
21.01.2026
Alcohol and Medication Interactions: What Patients Need to Know
Alcohol and medication interactions can cause dangerous side effects, from liver damage to breathing problems. Learn which meds are risky, how to stay safe, and what to do if you've mixed them.
20.01.2026
QT Prolongation: Medications That Raise Arrhythmia Risk
QT prolongation can trigger a deadly heart rhythm called torsades de pointes. Common medications like antibiotics, antipsychotics, and antidepressants can cause it - especially when combined. Know the risks, get tested, and ask your doctor.
18.01.2026
OTC Antacids and Antibiotics: How They Reduce Absorption and Cause Treatment Failure
OTC antacids can drastically reduce antibiotic absorption, leading to treatment failure. Learn which antacids interfere with which antibiotics, how to time them safely, and what to do instead.
17.01.2026
Insulin Types and Regimens: How to Choose the Right Diabetes Medication
Learn how to choose the right insulin type and regimen for diabetes management, based on science, cost, lifestyle, and real-world outcomes. Understand basal-bolus therapy, analog vs. human insulin, and how to avoid common mistakes.
16.01.2026
How to Clear Security with Liquid Medications and Supplies at Airports
Learn how to safely and quickly clear airport security with liquid medications like insulin, EpiPens, and prescription liquids. Follow TSA's 2025 rules to avoid delays and keep your meds secure.
15.01.2026
Asthma in Children: How Spacers, Schools, and Care Plans Work Together
Spacers, school plans, and proper technique are critical for managing childhood asthma. Learn how to use spacers correctly, why schools must be prepared, and how to build a real asthma care plan that works.
14.01.2026
Risks Associated with Any Medication or Dietary Supplement: What You Must Know Before Taking Anything
Many people assume dietary supplements are safe because they're natural, but they can cause serious harm-especially when mixed with medications. Learn the real risks, dangerous interactions, and how to protect yourself.
13.01.2026
Calcium-Fortified Juices and Medications: What You Need to Know About Binding and Absorption
Calcium-fortified juices can block absorption of key medications like levothyroxine, ciprofloxacin, and doxycycline. Learn which drugs are affected, how long to wait, and why most patients never get warned.
12.01.2026
Complex Generic Drugs: Why Some Products Are Harder to Approve
Complex generic drugs like liposomal injections and inhalers face major hurdles in FDA approval due to intricate formulations and outdated regulatory rules. Despite high demand, few get approved - and when they do, it takes years and millions of dollars.
11.01.2026
Antibiotic-Related Liver Injury: What You Need to Know About Hepatitis and Cholestasis
Antibiotics can cause liver injury in the form of hepatitis or cholestasis, especially with long-term use or in high-risk patients. Learn which drugs are most dangerous, how to spot early signs, and what doctors do to prevent serious damage.