Archive: 2026/01

Breastfeeding Medication Timing: How to Reduce Infant Drug Exposure

by Derek Carão on 22.01.2026 Comments (3)

Learn how to time your medications while breastfeeding to reduce your baby's drug exposure by up to 75%. Safe options, dosing schedules, and expert-backed strategies for pain relief, mental health, and more.

Online Pharmacy Counterfeits: How Fake Medicines Put Your Life at Risk

by Derek Carão on 21.01.2026 Comments (1)

Buying medicines online might seem convenient, but 96% of online pharmacies are illegal and sell fake drugs that can kill. Learn how counterfeit pills, especially fake Ozempic and Botox, are putting lives at risk-and how to stay safe.

Common Medications That Cause Allergies and Hypersensitivity Reactions

by Derek Carão on 20.01.2026 Comments (0)

Many people think they're allergic to medications like penicillin or NSAIDs, but most aren't. Learn which drugs truly cause allergies, how to tell the difference, and what steps you can take to get tested and avoid unnecessary risks.

Counterfeit Drugs in Developing Nations: How Fake Medicines Are Killing Millions

by Derek Carão on 18.01.2026 Comments (3)

Counterfeit drugs in developing nations kill over 100,000 people annually. With 1 in 10 medicines fake, weak regulation and poverty drive deadly choices. Learn how these fake pills work, who's affected, and what's being done to stop them.

How to Spot a Pharmacy Labeling Error Before Taking a Medication

by Derek Carão on 17.01.2026 Comments (8)

Learn how to catch pharmacy labeling errors before taking your medication. Spot common mistakes in drug names, dosages, and directions to avoid dangerous mix-ups and protect your health.

Antihistamines and Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know About Effects and Monitoring

by Derek Carão on 16.01.2026 Comments (9)

Antihistamines can affect blood pressure differently depending on the type. Second-generation options like loratadine and fexofenadine are generally safe for people with hypertension, while first-generation drugs like Benadryl and combo products with decongestants may cause dangerous drops or spikes. Learn which ones to use and how to monitor your blood pressure safely.

How to Track Medication Expiration Dates in Your Cabinet

by Derek Carão on 15.01.2026 Comments (8)

Learn how to track medication expiration dates in your home cabinet to avoid ineffective or unsafe drugs. Simple steps to organize, store, and safely dispose of expired meds.

How to Prevent Pediatric Dispensing Errors with Weight-Based Checks

by Derek Carão on 14.01.2026 Comments (8)

Pediatric medication errors often stem from weight calculation mistakes. Learn how weight-based verification at every step-prescribing, dispensing, and administration-can prevent life-threatening dosing errors in children.

International Regulatory Approaches to NTI Generics: What You Need to Know

by Derek Carão on 13.01.2026 Comments (12)

NTI generics require stricter global regulations due to their narrow safety margin. This article compares FDA, EMA, and other international approaches to bioequivalence, pricing, substitution rules, and emerging harmonization efforts.

Generics vs Brand-Name Drugs: What Your Insurance Actually Covers

by Derek Carão on 12.01.2026 Comments (9)

Generics save money, but insurance rules can make switching risky. Learn how formularies, copays, and medical exceptions affect your drug coverage-and what to do if the generic doesn't work for you.