International reference pricing helps countries control generic drug costs by comparing prices across borders. Learn how it works, which countries use it, and why it sometimes causes shortages.
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DPP-4 inhibitors help manage type 2 diabetes but carry a rare but serious risk of acute pancreatitis. Learn the symptoms, compare risks with other drugs, and understand when to talk to your doctor.
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Compare desloratadine and loratadine side effects, dosing, and effectiveness. Learn which antihistamine works better for allergies, nasal congestion, and kids - and whether the extra cost is worth it.
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Noise-induced hearing loss is a preventable but permanent condition caused by loud workplace noise. Learn how exposure levels, hearing protection, and engineering controls affect worker safety-and what really works to stop it.
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Pharmacokinetic studies are the primary method used to prove generic drugs work like brand-name versions, but they’re not foolproof. Learn how they work, where they fall short, and what’s changing in drug approval.
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Azulfidine (sulfasalazine) helps treat ulcerative colitis but comes with side effects. Compare it to mesalamine, balsalazide, olsalazine, and biologics to find a better-tolerated alternative for long-term IBD management.
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Lopinavir/ritonavir boosts HIV treatment by inhibiting CYP3A4, but this triggers hundreds of dangerous drug interactions. Learn which medications are risky, why it's still used globally, and how to stay safe.
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Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can dangerously increase levels of many common medications, including statins, blood pressure drugs, and immunosuppressants. Learn which ones are affected, why it happens, and how to stay safe.
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Atorvastatin helps lupus patients reduce heart disease risk by lowering inflammation and stabilizing artery plaque-not just cholesterol. Learn who benefits most, how it compares to other statins, and what to ask your doctor.
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Learn how to manage headaches caused by bisoprolol fumarate with practical steps like hydration, slow movements, and safe pain relief. Most headaches fade in weeks - here’s what to do if they don’t.
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