Author: Lydia Penhaligon - Page 4
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7 Dec
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5 Dec
Serious vs Non-Serious Adverse Events: When to Report in Clinical Trials
Understand when to report serious vs non-serious adverse events in clinical trials. Learn the FDA and ICH criteria, reporting timelines, common mistakes, and how to avoid costly errors in safety monitoring. -
4 Dec
Dry Eyes from Medications: Lubrication and Lifestyle Tips to Relieve Symptoms
Medications like antihistamines, antidepressants, and blood pressure pills can cause dry eyes. Learn how preservative-free tears, warm compresses, omega-3s, and lifestyle changes can relieve symptoms without stopping your prescriptions. -
4 Dec
Paragraph IV Certifications: How Generic Drug Makers Challenge Patents Before Launch
Paragraph IV certifications let generic drug makers challenge brand patents before launch, speeding up affordable drug access. This legal tool under the Hatch-Waxman Act saves billions annually but faces challenges from patent thickets and pay-for-delay deals. -
4 Dec
Stability Testing: Long-Term Quality Monitoring Post-Manufacture in Pharmaceuticals
Stability testing ensures pharmaceutical products remain safe and effective over time. Learn how real-time monitoring, ICH guidelines, and lab data determine shelf life and prevent dangerous drug failures. -
4 Dec
Postpartum Anxiety: Recognizing Symptoms, Screening Tools, and Effective Care Paths
Postpartum anxiety affects 1 in 5 new mothers and is often missed. Learn the key symptoms, how screening works, and proven care paths-from therapy to medication-that actually help. -
2 Dec
International Drug Safety Monitoring Systems Explained
International drug safety monitoring systems track adverse reactions to medicines across 170+ countries. Learn how VigiBase, WHO, and regional networks like EudraVigilance work to protect public health-and why gaps in low-income countries remain a critical challenge. -
1 Dec
Levothyroxine Generics: When to Monitor TSH After Switching Products
Switching levothyroxine generics doesn't always require TSH monitoring-but some people do. Learn who needs a blood test after switching, why symptoms happen, and how to protect your thyroid health. -
29 Nov
Are Generic Drugs Copies? The Truth Behind the Myth
Generic drugs are not copies - they're FDA-approved equivalents with the same active ingredients, strength, and effectiveness as brand-name drugs. Learn why they're safer, cheaper, and just as reliable. -
28 Nov
OTC Diarrhea Treatments: When to Use and When to See a Doctor
Learn when to use OTC diarrhea treatments like loperamide and Pepto-Bismol-and when to call a doctor. Safe dosing, red flags, and real risks explained. -
26 Nov
Drug Holidays: When Taking a Break from Medication Can Help - and When It’s Dangerous
Drug holidays can help manage side effects like sexual dysfunction or appetite loss - but only when planned with a doctor. Learn which medications allow safe breaks, when they’re dangerous, and how to do it right. -
25 Nov
Who Actually Makes Authorized Generics? The Real Story Behind the Labels
Authorized generics are made by the same companies that produce brand-name drugs, using the same factories and processes. Learn who really makes them and why it matters for your health and wallet.
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