Canada Drug Center

16 Nov

Regulatory Exclusivity: How Non-Patent Protections Delay Generic Drugs

by philip onyeaka Nov 16 2025 9 Pharmaceuticals

Regulatory exclusivity gives drugmakers guaranteed market protection without patents, delaying generic competition for 5 to 12 years. Learn how it works, why it matters for drug prices, and how it differs from patents.

13 Nov

Post-Market Studies on Generic Drug Safety: What Happens After Approval

by Melissa Kopaczewski Nov 13 2025 11 Medications

Generic drugs are approved faster than brand-name drugs, but their safety doesn't stop at approval. Learn how the FDA monitors real-world side effects, why some patients react differently to generics, and what’s being done to improve safety after launch.

13 Nov

Adrenal Incidentalomas: How to Evaluate and When Surgery Is Needed

by Melissa Kopaczewski Nov 13 2025 9 Medical Conditions

Adrenal incidentalomas are common, often harmless lumps found on adrenal glands during scans. Learn how to tell which ones need surgery and which can be safely ignored, based on size, hormone levels, and imaging features.

7 Nov

Ashwagandha and Thyroid Medications: Risk of Over-Replacement

by Melissa Kopaczewski Nov 7 2025 10 Medications

Ashwagandha may boost thyroid hormones, but combining it with thyroid medication can cause dangerous over-replacement. Learn the risks, real cases, and safer alternatives.

3 Nov

Pediatric Medication Safety: Special Considerations for Children

by Prudence Bateson Nov 3 2025 8 Medications

Pediatric medication safety requires special attention because children metabolize drugs differently than adults. Weight-based dosing, proper storage, and avoiding OTC cough medicines under age 6 are critical to prevent poisoning and overdose.

1 Nov

Compare Minocin (Minocycline) with Alternatives: What Works Best for Acne and Infections

by philip onyeaka Nov 1 2025 8 Medications

Minocin (minocycline) treats acne and infections, but doxycycline and other alternatives often work better with fewer side effects. Learn which option is right for your skin and health.

31 Oct

Delayed Medication Side Effects: How to Spot Late-Onset Reactions Before It’s Too Late

by Melissa Kopaczewski Oct 31 2025 15 Medications

Delayed medication side effects can appear weeks or years after taking a drug - often when you least expect it. Learn which medications cause late-onset reactions, how to spot them early, and what to do before it’s too late.

29 Oct

Warfarin Food Interactions: Complete Food List and Guidelines

by Prudence Bateson Oct 29 2025 11 Medications

Warfarin requires careful food management to prevent dangerous INR swings. Learn which foods boost or weaken its effect, what to avoid, and how to eat consistently for safer blood thinner therapy.

28 Oct

Flomax vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Enlarged Prostate Symptoms?

by Prudence Bateson Oct 28 2025 17 Medications

Flomax (tamsulosin) helps with enlarged prostate symptoms, but it's not the only option. Learn how alternatives like silodosin, finasteride, UroLift, and lifestyle changes compare-and what works best for your situation.

26 Oct

Statins and Sleep Problems: Insomnia, Vivid Dreams & How to Manage Them

by Prudence Bateson Oct 26 2025 9 Medications

Explore why some people on statins experience insomnia or vivid dreams, which statins are most linked, and how to manage sleep problems while keeping heart health protected.