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Antipsychotics and Cardiac Medications: Understanding QT Prolongation Risks
Antipsychotics can prolong the QT interval, increasing the risk of dangerous heart rhythms. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk, how to monitor for danger, and why avoiding treatment can be more deadly than the medication itself.
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Long-term steroid use suppresses natural cortisol production. ACTH stimulation testing is the only reliable way to safely determine when your adrenal glands have recovered enough to stop replacement therapy. This guide explains how the test works, when to do it, and why skipping it can be life-threatening.
Published ON: 17 JanAsthma and COPD medications can interact dangerously with common drugs like painkillers, antibiotics, and sleep aids. Learn which combinations to avoid and how to protect your breathing with a simple safety checklist.
Published ON: 20 JanTriple inhaler therapy combines three medications to reduce COPD exacerbations in high-risk patients with elevated eosinophil counts. Learn who benefits, the risks, and how adherence impacts outcomes.
Published ON: 11 JanSkipping your prescribed medication might seem harmless, but it leads to preventable hospitalizations, rising healthcare costs, and thousands of avoidable deaths every year. Here’s what really happens when you don’t take your pills as directed.
Published ON: 18 JanFeNO testing measures airway inflammation in asthma by detecting nitric oxide in exhaled breath. It helps doctors confirm diagnosis, adjust treatment, and reduce flare-ups with objective, non-invasive data.
Published ON: 14 Jan