OnMen Pharma Guide onmen.ca - Page 3
22 November 2025
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: Ear Pressure and Relief Options
Eustachian tube dysfunction causes ear pressure, muffled hearing, and popping sensations. Learn how to relieve it with simple home tricks, when to see a doctor, and what treatments actually work - from nasal sprays to balloon dilation.
21 November 2025
Clarithromycin and Calcium Channel Blockers: The Hidden Hypotension Risk
Clarithromycin can dangerously raise levels of calcium channel blockers like amlodipine and nifedipine, causing severe hypotension. Azithromycin is the safe alternative. Learn who's at risk and what to do.
19 November 2025
MedWatch: How to Report Medication Side Effects and Safety Issues
Learn how to report medication side effects and safety issues through MedWatch, the FDA’s official system for tracking adverse events. Find out who can report, what to include, and why your report matters.
19 November 2025
Exercise and Statins: What You Need to Know About Muscle Pain and Recovery
Statins help prevent heart disease, but muscle pain can make exercise feel impossible. Learn how to stay active safely with statins, which types are safest, and what workouts to avoid.
18 November 2025
Acitretin and Skin Infections: What to Watch Out For
Acitretin can clear severe psoriasis but increases the risk of skin infections. Learn what infections to watch for, who’s most at risk, and how to protect your skin while on this powerful medication.
17 November 2025
Herbal Supplements That Interact with Common Prescription Drugs
Herbal supplements like St. John's Wort and ginkgo biloba can dangerously interact with common prescription drugs, reducing effectiveness or causing life-threatening side effects. Learn which herbs are risky and what to do to stay safe.
17 November 2025
Genetic Factors in Statin Tolerance: How Pharmacogenomics Testing Can Help
Genetic testing for SLCO1B1 variants can identify people at high risk of statin-induced muscle pain, helping doctors choose safer alternatives like pravastatin instead of simvastatin. This precision approach improves adherence and heart health.
16 November 2025
Otosclerosis: What Causes Abnormal Bone Growth in the Middle Ear and How It Affects Hearing
Otosclerosis is a common cause of hearing loss in adults under 50, caused by abnormal bone growth in the middle ear that locks the stapes in place. Learn how it affects hearing, who's at risk, and how surgery or hearing aids can restore hearing in 90% of cases.
13 November 2025
How to Stay Informed about Global Medication Safety News
Learn how to track global medication safety news through official sources like WHO, FDA, and UMC. Discover reporting tools, campaigns like #MedSafetyWeek, and steps to protect yourself and others from drug-related harm.
13 November 2025
How to Prevent Early Refills and Duplicate Therapy Mistakes in Pharmacy Practice
Learn how to stop early refills and duplicate therapy mistakes in pharmacy practice using evidence-based protocols, EHR tools, and staff training to improve patient safety and reduce medication errors.
