MintrxPharmacy: Your Guide to Pharmaceuticals - Page 3
SGLT2 Inhibitors and Diabetic Ketoacidosis: What You Need to Know About the Risk
SGLT2 inhibitors help manage type 2 diabetes but carry a rare risk of euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (euDKA), where blood sugar stays normal but ketones rise dangerously. Learn the signs, who’s at risk, and how to stay safe.
Using Food Diaries on Warfarin: Track Vitamin K to Stay Safe
Track vitamin K intake with a food diary to keep your INR stable while on warfarin. Learn how consistency beats avoidance, which foods matter most, and which apps actually work.
How Smoking Changes How Your Medications Work: Enzyme Induction and Drug Levels
Smoking changes how your body processes medications by boosting liver enzymes, making some drugs less effective. When you quit, those same changes can cause dangerous toxicity. Know which meds are affected and how to adjust safely.
Warfarin and NSAIDs: The Real Bleeding Risk You Can't Ignore
Warfarin and NSAIDs together double the risk of dangerous bleeding. This detailed guide explains why, which NSAIDs are worst, what to use instead, and how to protect yourself from life-threatening complications.
Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia in Kidney Disease: What You Need to Know
Hyponatremia and hypernatremia are dangerous sodium imbalances common in kidney disease. Learn how reduced kidney function causes them, why standard treatments can backfire, and what actually works to stay safe.
Immunizations and Generic Prescriptions: How Pharmacists Are Advocating for Better Care
Pharmacists are now key providers of vaccines and advocates for affordable generic medications. Learn how they're improving access, fighting unfair pricing, and transforming community healthcare.
Rifampin and Birth Control: What You Need to Know About Contraceptive Failure Risks
Rifampin can make birth control fail by speeding up hormone breakdown. Learn why only rifampin causes this risk, how long to use backup contraception, and what other antibiotics are safe.
Benzac AC Gel vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Acne in 2025
Benzac AC Gel with benzoyl peroxide treats acne but often causes irritation. Discover gentler, more effective alternatives like adapalene, azelaic acid, and tea tree oil that work without bleaching clothes or drying out skin.
Quinolone Antibiotics and Corticosteroids: The Hidden Risk of Tendon Rupture
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics combined with corticosteroids can increase the risk of tendon rupture by up to 46 times. Learn who’s most at risk, which drugs are most dangerous, and what to do if you’re taking both.
Amlodipine and Tinnitus: Does This Blood Pressure Drug Cause Ringing in the Ears?
Amlodipine can rarely cause tinnitus - ringing in the ears. Learn how to tell if your medication is the culprit, what to do next, and safer alternatives for managing high blood pressure without worsening ear symptoms.
