Author: William Blehm - Page 2

28
Dec
How to Know If Your Supplement Is Safe with Your Medications
Medications

How to Know If Your Supplement Is Safe with Your Medications

Many supplements can dangerously interact with medications, reducing effectiveness or causing serious side effects. Learn which ones to avoid, how to check for risks, and what steps to take to protect your health.

William Blehm
27
Dec
Geriatric Polypharmacy Interventions: How to Reduce Adverse Drug Events in Older Adults
Medications

Geriatric Polypharmacy Interventions: How to Reduce Adverse Drug Events in Older Adults

Geriatric polypharmacy increases fall risk, hospitalizations, and death. Learn how targeted deprescribing using evidence-based tools like STOPP/START and pharmacist-led reviews can safely reduce adverse drug events in older adults.

William Blehm
25
Dec
Vancomycin and Infusion Reactions: What You Need to Know About Vancomycin Flushing Syndrome
Medications

Vancomycin and Infusion Reactions: What You Need to Know About Vancomycin Flushing Syndrome

Vancomycin infusion reactions, once called red man syndrome, are common but preventable. Learn how slow infusion rates stop flushing, itching, and hypotension - and why the outdated term is being phased out in medical practice.

William Blehm
23
Dec
Fake Generic Drugs: How Counterfeits Enter the Supply Chain
Medications

Fake Generic Drugs: How Counterfeits Enter the Supply Chain

Fake generic drugs are slipping into global supply chains through loopholes in regulation, online sales, and weak tracking. Learn how they're made, where they come from, and how to protect yourself from dangerous counterfeits.

William Blehm
22
Dec
Dizziness and Lightheadedness as Common Medication Side Effects
Medications

Dizziness and Lightheadedness as Common Medication Side Effects

Dizziness and lightheadedness are common side effects of many medications, from blood pressure pills to antidepressants. Learn which drugs cause them, why they happen, and how to safely manage or reduce the risk-especially for older adults.

William Blehm
20
Dec
Multiple Drug Overdose: How to Manage Complex Medication Emergencies
Health

Multiple Drug Overdose: How to Manage Complex Medication Emergencies

Multiple drug overdoses are complex emergencies requiring immediate, coordinated care. Learn how naloxone, acetylcysteine, and other treatments work together-and why timing, monitoring, and follow-up save lives.

William Blehm
19
Dec
Acute Interstitial Nephritis: How Drugs Trigger Kidney Inflammation and What Recovery Really Looks Like
Medications

Acute Interstitial Nephritis: How Drugs Trigger Kidney Inflammation and What Recovery Really Looks Like

Acute interstitial nephritis is a serious kidney reaction often caused by common drugs like PPIs, antibiotics, and NSAIDs. Learn how it develops, why diagnosis is delayed, and what recovery really looks like-with real data on outcomes and risks.

William Blehm
18
Dec
How to Use Tall-Man Lettering to Prevent Medication Errors
Pharmacy

How to Use Tall-Man Lettering to Prevent Medication Errors

Tall-man lettering helps prevent dangerous medication mix-ups by capitalizing key letters in similar drug names. Learn how it works, which drugs it affects, and how to implement it correctly in any healthcare setting.

William Blehm
17
Dec
Where to Find Free or Low-Cost Medications at Community Clinics
Medications

Where to Find Free or Low-Cost Medications at Community Clinics

Discover where to find free or low-cost medications at community clinics if you're uninsured or underinsured. Learn how to qualify, what to bring, and which drugs are available.

William Blehm
16
Dec
When to Give Fever Reducers After Your Child’s Vaccines: A Clear Guide for Parents
Medications

When to Give Fever Reducers After Your Child’s Vaccines: A Clear Guide for Parents

Learn when to give fever reducers after your child's vaccines. Discover why waiting 4 hours protects immunity, which vaccines need special care, and how to dose medicine safely without risking vaccine effectiveness.

William Blehm
15
Dec
Time-to-Onset Patterns by Drug Class: When Common Medication Side Effects Start
Medications

Time-to-Onset Patterns by Drug Class: When Common Medication Side Effects Start

Learn when common side effects from different drug classes typically start - from hours to months after taking a medication - and how timing helps diagnose drug reactions accurately.

William Blehm
15
Dec
Muscle Cramps on Statins: How to Tell If It's Myopathy or Neuropathy
Medications

Muscle Cramps on Statins: How to Tell If It's Myopathy or Neuropathy

Muscle cramps on statins can be myopathy or neuropathy-two very different problems. Learn how to tell them apart, what tests to ask for, and how to stay protected without giving up heart health.

William Blehm