Canada Drug Center

5 Jan

Digoxin Interactions: What Heart Patients Need to Monitor

by Melissa Kopaczewski Jan 5 2026 14 Medications

Digoxin helps manage heart failure and atrial fibrillation, but it has dangerous interactions with common drugs, foods, and supplements. Learn what to avoid and how to monitor for toxicity.

4 Jan

Dose Adjustments After Switching to Generics: When Doctors Change Medication Levels

by Prudence Bateson Jan 4 2026 8 Medications

Switching to generic medications can require dose adjustments for drugs with a narrow therapeutic index, like levothyroxine and warfarin. Learn when and why doctors change doses after a generic switch-and what patients should do to stay safe.

3 Jan

Shared Decision-Making Scripts for Side Effect Trade-Offs: Talk Smarter About Medication Risks

by Prudence Bateson Jan 3 2026 9 Medications

Learn how to talk with your doctor about medication side effects using proven shared decision-making scripts. Stop guessing what’s tolerable-start choosing what works for your life.

3 Jan

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

by philip onyeaka Jan 3 2026 9 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 12 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 10 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.

30 Dec

Switching from Warfarin to a DOAC: What You Need to Know About Side Effects and Safety

by Melissa Kopaczewski Dec 30 2025 14 Medications

Switching from warfarin to a DOAC can reduce bleeding risk and eliminate weekly blood tests-but only if done correctly. Learn the safety rules, side effects, and when not to switch.

29 Dec

Photosensitivity from Antibiotics: Doxycycline and TMP-SMX Sun Safety Guide

by Melissa Kopaczewski Dec 29 2025 8 Medications

Doxycycline and TMP-SMX can cause severe sun sensitivity, leading to burns in minutes. Learn how to protect your skin, how long the risk lasts, and what actually works-backed by medical guidelines and real patient data.

28 Dec

Bioequivalence Testing for Generic Drugs: What It Really Proves

by philip onyeaka Dec 28 2025 15 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.

27 Dec

Quality Assurance Concerns in Manufacturing: Why Fears Are Growing in 2025

by Prudence Bateson Dec 27 2025 9 Aerospace Engineering

Manufacturing quality concerns in 2025 are rising due to complex products, skills shortages, and costly rework. Learn why quality is now a strategic advantage-and how companies are using AI, integration, and training to stay ahead.

26 Dec

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

by philip onyeaka Dec 26 2025 15 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 14 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.

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