Pharmica.co.uk: Medication and Disease Information Portal - Page 2

18 Nov

Boost Your Health with Selenium: The Ultimate Guide to This Essential Dietary Supplement

Selenium is a vital but often overlooked mineral that supports thyroid function, immunity, and brain health. Learn how to get enough from food or supplements and why many Australians are deficient.

17 Nov

How Culture Shapes What We Accept: The Hidden Force Behind Generic Adoption

Culture doesn't just influence preferences-it determines whether people accept new tools at all. Learn how cultural dimensions like individualism and uncertainty avoidance shape adoption rates across markets.

17 Nov

OTC Allergy Relief: How to Pick the Right Antihistamine and Dose for Your Symptoms

Learn how to choose the right OTC antihistamine - Zyrtec, Claritin, or Allegra - based on your symptoms, lifestyle, and tolerance for drowsiness. Get dosing tips, real user results, and when to avoid decongestants.

14 Nov

Illegible Handwriting on Prescriptions: How to Prevent Medication Errors and Save Lives

Illegible handwriting on prescriptions causes thousands of preventable deaths each year. Learn how e-prescribing and simple best practices can stop medication errors and save lives.

14 Nov

Urticaria and Angioedema: How to Treat Acute and Chronic Hives Effectively

Learn how to treat acute and chronic hives and angioedema effectively with evidence-based steps, from antihistamines to biologics. Know when steroids help-and when they don’t.

13 Nov

Autoimmune Disease Monitoring: Lab Markers, Imaging, and Clinical Visits

Effective autoimmune disease monitoring uses lab markers, imaging, and clinical visits to catch flares early and prevent damage. Learn which tests matter, when imaging helps, and how to work with your care team for better outcomes.

10 Nov

Batch Release Testing: Final Checks Before Pharmaceutical Distribution

Batch release testing is the final safety check for every pharmaceutical batch before it reaches patients. Learn what tests are done, why they matter, and how regulators ensure drugs are safe, potent, and free from contamination.

3 Nov

Danshen and Heart Medications: Serious Interaction Risks

Danshen, a popular herbal supplement for heart health, can dangerously increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin or rivaroxaban. Medical evidence shows life-threatening interactions-stop using it if you're on heart medication.

1 Nov

SSRIs with NSAIDs: Increased GI Bleeding Risk and How to Prevent It

Combining SSRIs with NSAIDs raises GI bleeding risk by 75%. Learn why this happens, who's most at risk, and how to safely manage pain while taking antidepressants.

31 Oct

Warfarin and Pregnancy: What Women Need to Know

Warfarin can cause serious birth defects during pregnancy. Learn why heparin is the safer alternative, how to switch safely, and what to expect before, during, and after pregnancy if you're on blood thinners.