World Rx Compendium - Page 2

Learn the life-saving steps to take when someone is overdosing - from calling 911 to giving rescue breaths and using naloxone. Your actions can make the difference between life and death.

Patient and provider labels often don't match - leading to confusion, missed meds, and avoided care. Learn how medical codes differ from patient experiences, why it matters, and what's being done to fix it.

Antiviral medications like those for HIV and hepatitis C can dangerously interact with other drugs through CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein. Learn how these systems affect drug levels, why some combinations are life-threatening, and how to stay safe with simple, proven steps.

Regulatory capture occurs when government agencies prioritize industry interests over public safety. From pharmaceuticals to energy, this hidden influence undermines trust and costs consumers billions. Here's how it works-and how to fight back.

Certain drug combinations can be deadly-even when taken as prescribed. Learn the most dangerous mixes like opioids with alcohol or benzodiazepines, how they affect your body, and what you can do to stay safe.

Counterfeit medications are a growing global threat, with millions of fake pills and injectables seized each year. Learn how criminals are deceiving patients, where fake drugs come from, and what you can do to protect yourself.

Drug-induced tremors are a common side effect of many prescriptions, from antidepressants to heart meds. Learn how to spot them, tell them apart from Parkinson’s, and what to do to make them go away.

Gene therapy offers groundbreaking potential but brings hidden risks when combined with other drugs. Learn how viral vectors, immune responses, and long-term genetic changes can unpredictably alter drug metabolism and safety.

Biosimilars are not generics-they're highly similar versions of complex biologic drugs. Over 500,000 patient-years of real-world data show they work just as well, with no meaningful difference in safety or effectiveness. Cost savings are significant, and adoption is growing worldwide.

Tall-man lettering uses selective capitalization in drug names like predniSONE and predniSOLONE to prevent dangerous mix-ups. Learn how it works, where it's used, and why it's still essential for medication safety in 2025.

Learn the essential documentation requirements for manufacturing under GMP standards. Understand ALCOA+, electronic records, regional differences, and how to avoid costly compliance failures.

Goldenseal can dangerously interfere with liver enzymes that process common medications, raising risks of overdose, organ damage, and life-threatening side effects. Avoid it if you take any prescription drugs.