PriceProPharmacy: Your Guide to Medications and Wellness - Page 2
Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of preventable vision loss in adults with diabetes. Learn when to get screened, how risk-based intervals work, and what treatments can save your sight.
Learn the FDA's safe disposal methods for expired medications, including take-back locations, mail-back programs, and when flushing is allowed. Avoid risks to health and the environment with clear, step-by-step guidelines.
Drug holidays are planned breaks from medication to reduce side effects like sexual dysfunction or growth delay. They can be safe for some drugs under medical supervision but dangerous if done alone. Learn which medications allow breaks, how to do them safely, and when to avoid them.
TPMT testing before starting azathioprine can prevent life-threatening blood cell damage. Learn how genetic screening, NUDT15, and regular blood tests work together to keep you safe on this powerful immunosuppressant.
Learn safe, age-specific antihistamine dosing for children, including Zyrtec and Claritin vs. Benadryl. Discover what to avoid, how to measure correctly, and when to call for help.
Lithium is effective for bipolar disorder but dangerously sensitive to NSAIDs, diuretics, and dehydration. Learn how common medications and everyday habits can trigger toxic levels - and what to do to stay safe.
Chest pain can signal a heart attack or other serious condition. Learn the warning signs that require immediate emergency care, how hospitals evaluate chest pain, and why calling 9-1-1 is always the safest choice.
Actinic keratoses are common precancerous skin lesions caused by sun damage. Learn how field treatments like topical creams and photodynamic therapy can prevent them from turning into skin cancer.
Neoadjuvant therapy treats cancer before surgery to shrink tumors and test drug effectiveness, while adjuvant therapy clears leftover cells after surgery. Learn how sequencing impacts survival, side effects, and personalized care in lung and breast cancer.
Chemotherapy uses cytotoxic drugs to kill rapidly dividing cancer cells, but it also affects healthy cells, causing side effects like fatigue, nausea, and hair loss. Learn how it works, why it's still essential, and how modern care helps manage symptoms.