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What Are Drug Side Effects: Definition, Causes, and Real-World Examples

Drug side effects are unintended reactions to medications that can range from mild to life-threatening. Learn what causes them, how common they are, and real examples from everyday drugs-plus what to do if you experience them.

Antifungal Medications: Azoles, Echinocandins, and What You Need to Know About Safety

Azoles and echinocandins are key antifungal drugs for serious fungal infections. Learn how they work, their safety risks, drug interactions, and which one is right for you based on your condition and health history.

Mandatory Substitution Worldwide: How Different Countries Handle Legal Requirements for Alternatives

Mandatory substitution laws vary globally, affecting banking, mental health, and chemicals. This article compares how the EU, U.S., Canada, and others enforce rules that force one thing to replace another - and what it really means for patients and businesses.

Dual Antiplatelet Therapy: Managing Bleeding Side Effects

Dual antiplatelet therapy reduces heart attacks after stents but increases bleeding risk. Learn how to manage bleeding with shorter treatment, drug switches, and personalized plans based on the latest guidelines.

Herbal Supplements That Interact with Common Prescription Drugs

Many herbal supplements like St. John’s Wort and ginkgo biloba can dangerously interact with prescription drugs, reducing effectiveness or causing life-threatening side effects. Learn which supplements to avoid and what to do if you're taking both.

Baseline CK Testing for Statins: When It’s Really Needed

Baseline CK testing before starting statins isn't needed for everyone - but it's critical for those at higher risk of muscle side effects. Learn who should get tested and why it matters.

Pravastatin Tolerability in Older Adults: Side Effect Profile

Pravastatin is one of the safest statins for older adults, with fewer muscle side effects and drug interactions than other options. Learn how it compares, who benefits most, and what to watch for.

Injectable Medication Shortages: Why Hospital Pharmacies Are on the Front Line

Hospital pharmacies are on the front lines of a growing crisis: injectable medication shortages. With 226 drugs still in short supply as of mid-2025, hospitals face daily disruptions to care, delayed treatments, and ethical dilemmas - all because of broken supply chains and low-profit generics.