ZipHealth.co: Your Quick Guide to Pharmaceuticals - Page 6

Fixed-dose combination drugs: what they are and why they exist

Keith Ashcroft
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November 24
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13

Fixed-dose combination drugs combine two or more medications in one pill to improve adherence, reduce pill burden, and enhance treatment effectiveness. Learn how they work, where they're used, and when they make sense.

How to Read Prescription Labels When Traveling or Crossing Time Zones

Beata Staszkow
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November 23
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8

Learn how to read prescription labels when traveling across time zones to avoid missed doses, customs seizures, and health emergencies. Essential tips for safe international travel with medications.

Long-Term Care Insurance and Generic Drug Coverage in Nursing Homes: What You Really Need to Know

Beata Staszkow
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November 22
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9

Long-term care insurance doesn't cover generic drugs in nursing homes. Medicare Part D does - but formularies, delays, and enrollment gaps can block access. Know how it works to avoid costly surprises.

Psoriatic Arthritis Skin-Joint Link: Signs and Treatments

Beata Staszkow
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November 21
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17

Psoriatic arthritis links skin and joint inflammation through the same immune response. Learn the key signs - dactylitis, enthesitis, nail changes - and how modern treatments can stop joint damage before it's too late.

Long-Acting Injectables: Why Extended Side Effect Monitoring Is Non-Negotiable

Keith Ashcroft
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November 20
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14

Long-acting injectable antipsychotics improve adherence but require rigorous, ongoing side effect monitoring to prevent serious physical health complications. Current practices fall dangerously short.

Hydration and Diuretics: How to Balance Fluid Intake to Avoid Side Effects

Keith Ashcroft
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November 19
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12

Learn how to balance fluid intake when taking diuretics to avoid dehydration, electrolyte loss, and dangerous side effects. Practical tips on water, electrolytes, weight tracking, and what to avoid.

The Environmental Impact of Tinidazole: What We Know So Far

Keith Ashcroft
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November 18
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14

Tinidazole, a common antibiotic, is polluting waterways and fueling antibiotic resistance. Learn how it enters the environment, its effects on wildlife, and what you can do to help.

How to Manage Deplumation in a Multi-Bird Household

Beata Staszkow
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November 18
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9

Learn how to stop feather loss in multiple birds living together. Discover the real causes of deplumation-from stress and diet to aggression-and what actually works to restore your birds' feathers and peace.

Mandatory vs Permissive Substitution: How State Laws Shape Generic Drug Access

Beata Staszkow
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November 17
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12

Mandatory and permissive substitution laws determine whether pharmacists must or can switch brand-name drugs to generics. These state-level rules impact drug costs, adherence, and patient safety - with big differences across the U.S.

Nausea Medications in Pregnancy: Safe Options and Real Risk Profiles

Keith Ashcroft
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November 17
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9

Safe and effective medications for pregnancy nausea, including ginger, B6, Diclegis, and antihistamines - and which ones to avoid due to birth defect risks like cerebral palsy and hypospadias.