CanadianPharmacyWorld: Your Comprehensive Guide to Pharmaceuticals - Page 3
- Colin Hurd
- Dec, 3 2025
- 13 Comments
Drug-Induced Liver Injury: High-Risk Medications and How to Monitor Them
Drug-induced liver injury can be caused by common medications and supplements. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk, how to spot early signs, and what monitoring steps can prevent serious liver damage.
- Colin Hurd
- Dec, 1 2025
- 15 Comments
ECG and Stress Tests: What You Need to Know About Heart Diagnostic Tests
ECG and stress tests help detect heart problems like coronary artery disease and silent heart attacks. Learn how they work, who needs them, and what to expect during and after the test.
- Colin Hurd
- Nov, 29 2025
- 13 Comments
Decongestants and Blood Pressure Medications: What You Need to Know About the Hidden Risks
Decongestants like pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine can dangerously raise blood pressure, especially in people with hypertension. Learn which cold medicines to avoid, safer alternatives, and how to stay safe when you need relief.
- Colin Hurd
- Nov, 28 2025
- 9 Comments
Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease: What You Need to Know About Asthma and NSAID Sensitivity
Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) is a chronic condition linking asthma, nasal polyps, and NSAID sensitivity. Learn how it develops, why standard treatments fail, and how aspirin desensitization can transform outcomes.
- Colin Hurd
- Nov, 27 2025
- 11 Comments
How to Use Refill Synchronization to Improve Medication Adherence
Refill synchronization aligns all your chronic medication refills to one monthly date, making it easier to remember doses and avoid running out. Studies show it improves adherence by 3-11%, reducing hospitalizations and saving lives.
- Colin Hurd
- Nov, 26 2025
- 10 Comments
Restless Legs and Iron: Ferritin Targets and Supplements That Work
Low ferritin levels are a major cause of restless legs syndrome. Learn the target levels, best iron supplements, how to take them, and when IV iron is needed - backed by the latest clinical evidence.
- Colin Hurd
- Nov, 25 2025
- 19 Comments
Oral Chemotherapy: Understanding Adherence, Safety, and Common Side Effects
Oral chemotherapy offers convenience but comes with serious risks. Learn how to stay safe, manage side effects, and avoid common mistakes that can compromise your treatment.
- Colin Hurd
- Nov, 24 2025
- 8 Comments
How to Separate Household Chemicals from Medication Storage for Safety
Learn how to safely store medicines away from household chemicals to prevent accidental poisoning, maintain drug effectiveness, and protect your family. Simple steps for every home.
- Colin Hurd
- Nov, 22 2025
- 15 Comments
Genetic Factors in Statin Tolerance: How Pharmacogenomics Testing Can Help
Genetic testing can reveal why some people can't tolerate statins due to SLCO1B1 gene variants. Learn how pharmacogenomics helps match patients with safer statin options and what to do if you've had muscle side effects.
- Colin Hurd
- Nov, 21 2025
- 12 Comments
Adherence Tracking: Digital Tools for Managing Generics
Digital tools for tracking adherence to generic medications help patients take their pills on time, reduce healthcare costs, and improve outcomes. Learn how smart pillboxes, EHR-integrated systems, and video monitoring work-and which ones actually make a difference.