Category: Pharmaceuticals - Page 2

Montelukast for Allergic Airways: How Leukotriene Inhibitors Work and When They’re Used

  • Dec, 10 2025
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Montelukast is a daily oral medication that blocks leukotrienes to reduce airway inflammation in asthma and allergic rhinitis. It’s not a first-line treatment but helps those who can’t use inhalers or need dual relief for nose and chest symptoms.

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Modified-Release Formulations: Key Bioequivalence Rules You Need to Know

  • Dec, 4 2025
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Modified-release formulations require special bioequivalence testing beyond standard AUC and Cmax. Learn how FDA and EMA rules differ, why alcohol testing matters, and why some generics fail even when they pass regulatory benchmarks.

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Generic Drug Prices Over Time: Year-by-Year Changes and What’s Really Happening

  • Dec, 2 2025
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Generic drugs save billions but face wild price swings. Learn why some cost 10x more year to year, who's behind the hikes, and how to pay less right now.

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Combining Multiple Heart Medications: Safe and Unsafe Drug Combinations

  • Dec, 1 2025
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Combining multiple heart medications can be life-saving-or life-threatening. Learn the most dangerous drug interactions, from grapefruit juice to OTC painkillers, and how to protect yourself from hidden risks.

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Step Therapy Rules: How Insurance Forces You to Try Generics Before Approved Medications

  • Dec, 1 2025
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Step therapy forces patients to try cheaper generics before insurers approve prescribed medications. Learn how it works, why it delays care, and what you can do to get exceptions faster.

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Future Approaches to Changing Perceptions of Generic Drugs

  • Dec, 1 2025
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Generic drugs save billions in healthcare costs, yet many still doubt their quality. Discover how new approaches in transparency, technology, and education are changing long-held beliefs about generic medications.

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Continuing Education for Doctors: Staying Current on Generic Medications

  • Nov, 28 2025
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Doctors need up-to-date training on generic drugs to improve patient adherence, reduce costs, and make evidence-based prescribing decisions. Learn how CME requirements, FDA guidelines, and real-world tools are shaping the future of generics education.

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Tetracyclines and Isotretinoin: The Hidden Risk of Pseudotumor Cerebri

  • Nov, 25 2025
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Combining tetracyclines like doxycycline with isotretinoin can cause pseudotumor cerebri - a rare but dangerous condition leading to permanent vision loss. Learn why this interaction is strictly avoided by dermatologists and how to stay safe.

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Bioavailability Studies for Generics: What They Test and Why

  • Nov, 23 2025
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Bioavailability studies ensure generic drugs work the same as brand-name versions by measuring how much and how fast the active ingredient enters the bloodstream. FDA requires strict bioequivalence standards to guarantee safety and effectiveness.

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Why Generic Medications Cost Less for Patients and Insurers

  • Nov, 20 2025
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Generic medications cost far less than brand-name drugs because they skip expensive research and rely on competition to drive prices down. They're just as effective, and with smart shopping, patients can save hundreds a year.

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Opioid-Induced Constipation: How to Prevent and Treat It Effectively

  • Nov, 19 2025
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Opioid-induced constipation affects up to 60% of patients on long-term pain meds. Learn how to prevent it from day one and what treatments actually work-including PAMORAs, laxatives, and new 2025 options.

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Direct-to-Consumer Generic Pharmacies: How New Business Models Are Changing How You Get Medications

  • Nov, 19 2025
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Direct-to-consumer generic pharmacies are cutting out middlemen to offer cheaper, faster access to essential medications. Learn how platforms like Ro and Honeybee Health are changing the game-and what you need to know before switching.

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