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How to Identify Look-Alike Names on Prescription Labels
- Robin Tudge
- November 27, 2025
- 10 Comments
Learn how to spot dangerous look-alike drug names on prescription labels using tall man lettering, barcode scanning, and verification steps. Reduce medication errors with proven strategies used in U.S. hospitals.
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Antibiotic Rashes: When to Stop the Drug and Call the Doctor
- Robin Tudge
- November 26, 2025
- 8 Comments
Most antibiotic rashes aren’t allergies - but knowing the difference can prevent dangerous mistakes. Learn when to stop the drug and when to keep going, based on rash type, timing, and symptoms.
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How to Verify Dose Changes and Avoid Miscommunication in Healthcare
- Robin Tudge
- November 25, 2025
- 8 Comments
Learn how to verify medication dose changes safely using proven protocols, avoid deadly miscommunications, and use tools like SBAR and barcode scanning to prevent errors. Essential for nurses, pharmacists, and providers.
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Biosimilars vs Generics: Key Differences Explained
- Robin Tudge
- November 24, 2025
- 13 Comments
Biosimilars and generics both lower drug costs, but they’re not the same. Biosimilars are complex biologic copies with stricter rules, while generics are simple chemical copies. Understand the key differences in safety, cost, and substitution.
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Fluoroquinolone Side Effects: Tendinopathy and Nerve Damage Risks
- Robin Tudge
- November 22, 2025
- 11 Comments
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin can cause permanent tendon rupture and nerve damage. Learn who’s at risk, how to recognize early signs, and safer alternatives for common infections.
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: How Generic Drugs Save Money Without Sacrificing Care
- Robin Tudge
- November 21, 2025
- 15 Comments
Cost-effectiveness analysis reveals how generic drugs save billions by comparing prices and health outcomes. Learn why some generics cost 20x more than others-and how to spot real savings.
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Contact Lens Safety: Hygiene, Solutions, and Wear Time
- Robin Tudge
- November 20, 2025
- 11 Comments
Learn the essential contact lens safety practices-hand hygiene, proper solutions, and wear time rules-to prevent eye infections and protect your vision. Follow CDC and AOA guidelines to avoid preventable vision loss.
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PDE5 Inhibitors and Nitrates: How They Cause Dangerous Blood Pressure Drops
- Robin Tudge
- November 19, 2025
- 11 Comments
PDE5 inhibitors like Viagra and Cialis can cause life-threatening drops in blood pressure when taken with nitrates. Learn how this interaction works, how long to wait between doses, and what to do if it happens.
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Trimethoprim and Potassium Levels: How This Common Antibiotic Can Raise Your Risk of Hyperkalemia
- Robin Tudge
- November 19, 2025
- 10 Comments
Trimethoprim, found in Bactrim, can dangerously raise potassium levels, especially in older adults and those on blood pressure meds. Learn who's at risk, how to prevent life-threatening hyperkalemia, and safer alternatives.
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Molnupiravir vs. Other COVID-19 Antivirals: What Works Best in 2025
- Robin Tudge
- November 18, 2025
- 13 Comments
In 2025, Paxlovid is the most effective oral treatment for high-risk COVID-19 patients, but Molnupiravir remains a practical alternative when drug interactions make Paxlovid unsafe. Remdesivir is used for hospitalized patients. Know your options before you need them.
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