Learn how to track post-marketing studies for drug safety using FDA systems like FAERS and Sentinel. Get practical steps, common pitfalls, and future trends in pharmacovigilance.
Your genes determine how you respond to medications-even generics. Learn how family history and genetic variants like CYP2D6 affect drug safety, why some people need different doses, and what steps to take before switching medications.
Batch release testing is the final safety check for pharmaceutical products before they reach patients. Learn what tests are required, who approves batches, how long it takes, and why this step prevents dangerous drugs from hitting the market.
Gut microbiota plays a key role in obesity by influencing energy extraction, inflammation, and insulin resistance. Probiotics can help restore balance, reduce visceral fat, and improve metabolic health-but only when used correctly and with dietary support.
Calcium channel blockers help control blood pressure, but their metabolism through CYP3A4 makes them prone to dangerous interactions with common drugs and foods. Learn which CCBs are safest and how to avoid life-threatening side effects.
Benoquin Cream (monobenzone) permanently lightens skin for widespread vitiligo, but it's not the only option. Learn how alternatives like Opzelura, UVB therapy, and camouflage makeup compare in safety, cost, and results.