Category: Health and Medicine - Page 4

Compare Emsam (Selegiline) with Other Antidepressant Options

by Derek Carão on 1.11.2025 Comments (8)

Emsam (selegiline) is a patch-based antidepressant for people who haven't responded to SSRIs or SNRIs. Learn how it compares to other treatments, its benefits, risks, and when it's the right choice.

Methadone and CYP Interactions: QT Risk and Serum Level Changes

by Derek Carão on 31.10.2025 Comments (8)

Methadone can cause dangerous QT prolongation and sudden cardiac death, especially when combined with CYP3A4 inhibitors like fluoxetine or clarithromycin. Learn how to assess risk, monitor ECGs, and avoid deadly drug interactions.

Clobetasol for Vitiligo: Can It Restore Skin Color?

by Derek Carão on 30.10.2025 Comments (8)

Clobetasol can help restore skin color in some vitiligo cases, especially when used early and correctly. But it comes with risks like skin thinning and stretch marks. Learn how it works, who benefits most, and what alternatives exist.

Opioids in Renal Failure: Safer Choices and Dosing Guidelines

by Derek Carão on 28.10.2025 Comments (14)

Learn which opioids are safe for kidney failure patients and how to dose them correctly. Avoid toxic metabolites with fentanyl and buprenorphine, and steer clear of morphine and codeine. Evidence-based guidelines for CKD and dialysis.

Compare Actos (Pioglitazone) with Alternatives: What Works Best for Type 2 Diabetes?

by Derek Carão on 28.10.2025 Comments (13)

Compare Actos (pioglitazone) with modern alternatives like metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, and GLP-1 agonists. Learn which drugs offer better blood sugar control with fewer risks for heart failure, weight gain, and bone loss.

Acetazolamide for Post‑Surgical Brain Swelling: How It Works and When to Use It

by Derek Carão on 26.10.2025 Comments (12)

Explore how acetazolamide works for postoperative brain swelling, dosing tips, side‑effects, and how it stacks up against mannitol and hypertonic saline.

Tastylia OD Strip vs Other Tadalafil Options: Full Comparison

by Derek Carão on 25.10.2025 Comments (9)

A detailed comparison of Tastylia OD Strip (tadalafil) with other ED meds, covering usage, onset, cost, side effects, and when to choose each option.

Glucovance vs Other Type 2 Diabetes Meds: Full Comparison

by Derek Carão on 24.10.2025 Comments (6)

A side‑by‑side look at Glucovance versus other type 2 diabetes drugs, covering how it works, pros, cons, costs and when it’s the right choice.

Neoral (Cyclosporine) vs Alternative Immunosuppressants: Pros, Cons & Key Differences

by Derek Carão on 23.10.2025 Comments (6)

A detailed comparison of Neoral (cyclosporine) with key alternative immunosuppressants, covering mechanisms, side effects, monitoring, costs, and how to choose the right drug.

Clonidine for Essential Tremor: Can It Ease Shaky Hands?

by Derek Carão on 22.10.2025 Comments (9)

Explore how clonidine, an off‑label alpha‑2 agonist, may help manage essential tremor, including dosing, evidence, benefits, and risks.