Author: philip onyeaka

3 Jan

Antitrust Issues in Generic Substitution: How Big Pharma Blocks Cheaper Drugs

by philip onyeaka Jan 3 2026 2 Pharmaceuticals

Big pharma is using legal tricks to block cheaper generic drugs from replacing expensive brand-name medicines. Learn how product hopping, REMS abuse, and court rulings are shaping the fight over drug prices and competition.

1 Jan

Euglycemic DKA on SGLT2 Inhibitors: How to Recognize and Treat It in an Emergency

by philip onyeaka Jan 1 2026 2 Medications

Euglycemic DKA can strike people on SGLT2 inhibitors even with normal blood sugar. Learn the warning signs, how emergency teams treat it, and what you must do to stay safe.

31 Dec

Pomegranate Juice and Medication Interactions: What You Need to Know

by philip onyeaka Dec 31 2025 3 Medications

Pomegranate juice may affect how your body processes certain medications, especially blood thinners like warfarin. Learn which drugs are at risk, what the science really says, and how to drink it safely without compromising your treatment.

28 Dec

Bioequivalence Testing for Generic Drugs: What It Really Proves

by philip onyeaka Dec 28 2025 5 Medications

Bioequivalence testing proves generic drugs work the same as brand-name versions by measuring how quickly and completely your body absorbs the active ingredient. It's the science behind safe, affordable generics.

26 Dec

Managing Multiple Medications Safely: How to Reduce Drug Interactions and Avoid Harm

by philip onyeaka Dec 26 2025 10 Medications

Managing multiple medications safely means understanding polypharmacy, spotting dangerous drug interactions, and working with your care team to stop what's unnecessary. Learn how to review, deprescribe, and simplify your regimen for better health.

23 Dec

How to Use Travel Apps to Find Pharmacies and Clinics Abroad

by philip onyeaka Dec 23 2025 13 Medications

Learn how to use travel apps to find pharmacies and clinics abroad, match medications by local names, and connect with doctors remotely-essential tools for safe international travel.

22 Dec

Steroid Myopathy: How to Recognize Weakness and Start Effective Physical Therapy

by philip onyeaka Dec 22 2025 8 Medical Conditions

Steroid myopathy causes silent, painless muscle weakness in people on long-term corticosteroids. Learn how to recognize the signs, why it's often missed, and how targeted physical therapy can help you regain strength without stopping your medication.

19 Dec

Dry Eye Syndrome: Understanding Tear Deficiency and How Artificial Tears Help

by philip onyeaka Dec 19 2025 15 Medical Conditions

Dry eye syndrome affects millions, often due to tear deficiency or rapid evaporation. Learn how artificial tears work, which types are best, and when to seek advanced treatment.

18 Dec

Traveling With Medications: Security, Storage, and Refills Guide for 2025

by philip onyeaka Dec 18 2025 8 Medications

Learn how to safely travel with medications in 2025-covering TSA rules, international bans, storage tips, refills abroad, and essential documentation to avoid confiscation or delays.

17 Dec

Sertraline Gastrointestinal Side Effects: How to Manage Nausea and Diarrhea

by philip onyeaka Dec 17 2025 12 Medications

Sertraline commonly causes nausea and diarrhea, but most side effects fade within weeks. Learn proven ways to manage them - from food timing and ginger to when to switch medications.

15 Dec

Antidepressants for Teens: Understanding the Black Box Warning and How to Monitor Risk

by philip onyeaka Dec 15 2025 9 Medications

Antidepressants for teens carry a black box warning for increased suicidal thoughts, but untreated depression is more dangerous. Learn how to monitor risk, which medications are safest, and why treatment shouldn't be avoided.

12 Dec

How to Save Money with Generics Without Sacrificing Safety

by philip onyeaka Dec 12 2025 13 Pharmacy Savings

Save hundreds on prescriptions with generic medications without compromising safety. Learn how generics are tested, when to be cautious, and how to switch wisely.