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There is a lot of important information listed on your prescription label. Below is a picture of a sample prescription label followed by a description of what is listed. This information is very useful in helping you keep track of who prescribed your medication, what pharmacy it was filled at with contact information and who…
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Overview of Diabetes Insulin regulates the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body to produce energy. They are mostly broken down into glucose which is released into the blood stream. When the blood glucose level increases the pancreas releases insulin. Insulin works by: Once the blood glucose level drops, the production of insulin…
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Asthma is a chronic condition in which the airways in the lungs are inflamed, causing obstruction due to inflammation, airway muscles are tightened and irritated. Excess mucus production in the airways is also implicated by clogging up the airways. This makes it difficult to breathe and interferes with the distribution of oxygen that is needed…
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Insurance policies are generally confusing to most people and health insurance policies are no different. Here are some important terms that you should know. COBRA Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act – This is a federal law that may allow you to keep health coverage temporarily after your employment ends, you lose coverage as a dependent…
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Overview RSV is a respiratory virus that is common and causes cold like symptoms. It is spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes and virus droplets get in your eyes, nose, or mouth, or from contact with the virus from kissing someone or a child who has RSV or by touching a surface that…
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Drug supply issues are not a new problem in healthcare but 2022 and 2023 have been very challenging with a significant number of medication both prescription and over the counter being out of supply, and for a very significant amount of time. This causes a problem because patients are not able to start on the…
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Though grapefruit and grapefruit juice are a good source of vitamins and minerals that are good for the body, they have very powerful interactions with many commonly used drugs that may have very important implications. Background Many drugs are broken down in the body by the enzyme CYP3A4, and grapefruit obstructs this enzyme from working…
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Vitamin D is produced in the skin as a result of exposure to ultraviolet (UVB) radiation from the sun. In the spring and summer months, the body is able to make more vitamin D than in the autumn and winter months because of the sun. Vitamin D is also introduced into the body through the…
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The active ingredient in this medication is diphenhydramine which is used as an antihistamine and sleep aid. Image above is for the 25mg tablets. Overview Benadryl is marketed as antihistamine for allergy relief. It relieves symptoms related to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies including runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, and itching of…
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