PriceProPharmacy: Your Guide to Medications and Wellness - Page 2
Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs in every way except the label. Learn how they work, why they're safer than regular generics for some patients, and how to get them at a lower cost.
Learn how to prevent and treat medication-induced diarrhea caused by chemo, antibiotics, and immunotherapies. Discover effective treatments like loperamide and octreotide, what to avoid, and real-world tips from patients and doctors.
Proton pump inhibitors can block absorption of some antifungals like itraconazole, making treatments fail. Fluconazole is safe to use with PPIs, but voriconazole needs monitoring. New research even suggests PPIs may boost antifungal power.
CPAP and BiPAP both treat sleep apnea, but they work differently. CPAP is the first choice for most people. BiPAP is for those who need two pressure levels or have other breathing conditions. Learn when each one is right for you.
Learn how to prevent low blood sugar during workouts with diabetes. Discover safe exercise strategies, carb timing, insulin adjustments, and how strength training and tech like CGMs can help you stay active without fear of hypoglycemia.
The FDA's ANDA process lets generic drugs reach the market faster and cheaper by proving they work the same as brand-name drugs. Learn how it works, why it saves billions, and what it means for your prescriptions.
As people age, liver and kidney changes slow drug processing, increasing the risk of side effects and hospitalizations. Learn how these changes affect common medications and what you can do to stay safe.
Learn how antiemetics, antihistamines, and steroids prevent dangerous reactions during CT scans and chemotherapy. Discover who needs pre-medication, the best drug combinations, and how hospitals are reducing errors.
Psoriatic arthritis links skin and joint inflammation in autoimmune disease. Learn symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and how to protect your heart and joints.
Pharmacokinetic studies are the primary method used to prove generic drugs are equivalent to brand-name versions, measuring how the body absorbs and processes the drug. But they're not foolproof-especially for complex or narrow therapeutic index drugs.