Aclepsa MedGuide - Page 2

Vaccines for Immunosuppressed Patients: When to Get Them and What to Expect

Vaccines for Immunosuppressed Patients: When to Get Them and What to Expect

Vaccines for immunosuppressed patients require careful timing to work effectively. Learn when to get flu, COVID-19, and pneumonia shots if you're on medications like rituximab, methotrexate, or prednisone - and what to expect from your immune response.

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Tingling and Numbness from Medications: What You Need to Know About Mild Neuropathy Symptoms

Tingling and Numbness from Medications: What You Need to Know About Mild Neuropathy Symptoms

Tingling and numbness from medications can be early signs of nerve damage. Learn which drugs cause it, how to spot it early, and what to do before it becomes permanent.

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First Generic vs Authorized Generic: How Timing of Market Entry Changes Everything

First Generic vs Authorized Generic: How Timing of Market Entry Changes Everything

First generics and authorized generics both lower drug prices, but when brand companies launch their own generics during the first generic's exclusivity window, they limit price drops and undermine competition. Here's how timing changes everything.

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Thyroid Storm: Recognizing and Treating a Life-Threatening Thyroid Emergency

Thyroid Storm: Recognizing and Treating a Life-Threatening Thyroid Emergency

Thyroid storm is a rare but deadly complication of untreated hyperthyroidism, causing fever, rapid heartbeat, confusion, and organ failure. Immediate ICU care with antithyroid drugs, beta-blockers, and supportive treatment can save lives.

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Montelukast for Allergic Airways: How Leukotriene Inhibitors Work and When They’re Used

Montelukast for Allergic Airways: How Leukotriene Inhibitors Work and When They’re Used

Montelukast is a leukotriene inhibitor used to control asthma and allergic rhinitis by blocking airway inflammation. It's not first-line but helps those who can't use inhalers or need dual upper/lower airway treatment.

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Autoimmune Encephalitis: Red Flags, Antibodies, and Treatment

Autoimmune Encephalitis: Red Flags, Antibodies, and Treatment

Autoimmune encephalitis is a rare but treatable brain disorder triggered by antibodies attacking neurons. Early signs include seizures, memory loss, and psychiatric changes. Knowing the key antibodies and acting fast can save lives and prevent long-term damage.

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Specific IgE Testing: How to Identify Allergens and Understand Your Results

Specific IgE Testing: How to Identify Allergens and Understand Your Results

Specific IgE testing helps identify allergens by measuring IgE antibodies in your blood. Learn how results are interpreted, why skin testing is often preferred, and when testing is unnecessary or misleading.

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How Lower Generic Drug Prices Improve Patient Adherence and Cut Healthcare Costs

How Lower Generic Drug Prices Improve Patient Adherence and Cut Healthcare Costs

Lower generic drug prices directly improve patient adherence, reduce hospitalizations, and save billions in healthcare costs. Studies show that when copays drop, patients take their meds-and lives improve.

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Acetaminophen and NSAIDs in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know by Trimester

Acetaminophen and NSAIDs in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know by Trimester

Learn the safe and unsafe times to use acetaminophen and NSAIDs during pregnancy. Get clear, evidence-based guidance on pain relief by trimester from trusted medical sources.

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Neonatal Kernicterus Risk: Sulfonamides and Other Medication Warnings

Neonatal Kernicterus Risk: Sulfonamides and Other Medication Warnings

Sulfonamides and other medications can trigger dangerous bilirubin spikes in newborns, leading to permanent brain damage called kernicterus. Learn which drugs to avoid, how to prevent it, and why even "normal" bilirubin levels aren't safe.

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Quality Assurance Concerns: Why Manufacturing Fears Are Rising in 2025

Quality Assurance Concerns: Why Manufacturing Fears Are Rising in 2025

In 2025, quality assurance in manufacturing is no longer about inspections - it's about survival. Rising complexity, skills shortages, and tech gaps are turning quality into a make-or-break factor for manufacturers.

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Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis: Understanding Muscle Inflammation and Modern Treatment Options

Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis: Understanding Muscle Inflammation and Modern Treatment Options

Dermatomyositis and polymyositis are rare autoimmune diseases causing muscle inflammation and weakness. Learn how they differ, how they're diagnosed, and what treatments-like steroids, IVIG, and physical therapy-can restore strength and improve quality of life.

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