Tag: drug interactions
What Is Medication Safety and Why It Matters for Every Patient
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Written by Clarissa Farnell
15/ 01
Medication safety prevents harmful errors in how drugs are prescribed, dispensed, and taken. With over 1.5 million ER visits yearly from preventable drug mistakes, knowing how to protect yourself is critical.
How Drug Interactions Make Medication Side Effects Worse
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Written by Clarissa Farnell
3/ 01
Drug interactions can turn mild side effects into life-threatening events. Learn how common combos like statins with grapefruit or warfarin with vitamin K increase risks - and what you can do to stay safe.
Amiodarone, Digoxin, and Warfarin: The Dangerous Drug Triad You Can't Afford to Miss
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Written by Clarissa Farnell
29/ 12
Amiodarone, digoxin, and warfarin together can cause deadly drug interactions. Learn how amiodarone boosts digoxin and warfarin levels, the signs of toxicity, and the exact steps to prevent life-threatening bleeding or heart rhythm crashes.
Antipsychotics and Cardiac Medications: Understanding QT Prolongation Risks
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Written by Clarissa Farnell
12/ 12
Antipsychotics can prolong the QT interval, raising the risk of dangerous heart rhythms. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk, how to monitor for danger signs, and how to balance mental health treatment with heart safety.