Pharmica.co.uk: Medication and Disease Information Portal - Page 5

8 Dec

How to Create a Medication Plan Before Conception for Safety

A medication plan before conception helps prevent birth defects by safely adjusting drugs that could harm a developing embryo. Learn which meds to stop, when to start folic acid, and how to coordinate care with specialists.

7 Dec

Graves’ Disease: Understanding Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism and the Role of PTU Treatment

Graves’ disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, driven by autoimmune antibodies. PTU is a key treatment, especially in early pregnancy, but carries liver risks. Learn how it works, who needs it, and what alternatives exist.

6 Dec

Glomerulonephritis: How Your Immune System Attacks Kidney Filters

Glomerulonephritis is an immune system attack on the kidney's filtering units, leading to inflammation, protein loss, and potential kidney failure. Learn the types, symptoms, diagnosis, and new treatments changing patient outcomes.

5 Dec

How to Use Travel Health Clinics for Pre-Trip Medication Planning

Learn how travel health clinics provide personalized medication plans for international trips, including malaria prophylaxis, vaccines, and traveler’s diarrhea treatments. Get the timing, costs, and dosing you need to stay safe abroad.

4 Dec

How to Keep Your Medications Safe in Hotels and Hostels

Learn how to protect your prescription and over-the-counter medications while staying in hotels and hostels. Avoid theft, legal trouble, and emergencies with proven security tips backed by real data.

3 Dec

Generic Drug Availability: How Patent Expiration Leads to Market Launch

Generic drugs don't launch immediately after patents expire. Legal delays, patent thickets, and manufacturing hurdles can push availability out by years - costing patients billions. Here's how the system really works.

2 Dec

Antihistamines and Driving: What You Need to Know for Safe Travel

Many common allergy medications impair driving as much as alcohol. Learn which antihistamines are safe to take before driving and how to avoid dangerous side effects that could lead to accidents.

2 Dec

Comparison Shopping Online for Generic Medications: Find the Best Prices Without Compromising Safety

Learn how to compare generic medication prices online safely and save up to 70% on prescriptions. Discover the best tools, avoid scams, and find verified pharmacies that deliver real savings without risking your health.

1 Dec

Inhaled Corticosteroids: How to Prevent Oral Thrush and Hoarseness

Learn how to prevent oral thrush and hoarseness from inhaled corticosteroids with simple, proven steps: rinse after every use, use a spacer, and clean your device. These easy habits reduce side effects by up to 80%.

1 Dec

Placebo Effect with Generics: Why Perception Shapes Medication Outcomes

Generic drugs are chemically identical to brand-name versions, but perception often shapes how well they work. Learn how belief, branding, and price affect outcomes-and what you can do to get the most from your medication.