Keeps.SU- Pharmaceutical Knowledge Base - Page 2

13 Jan

FDA Facility Inspections: How the Agency Ensures Quality in Manufacturing

The FDA inspects thousands of facilities each year to ensure drugs, devices, and food are made safely. Learn how inspections work, what they look for, and how to prepare to avoid costly failures.

12 Jan

Black Box Warnings: What You Need to Know About the FDA’s Strongest Drug Safety Alerts

Black box warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts for prescription drugs, signaling serious or life-threatening risks. Learn what they mean, how they work, and what you should do if your medication has one.

10 Jan

Hyperthyroidism: How Beta-Blockers Manage Overactive Thyroid Symptoms

Beta-blockers like propranolol provide fast relief from hyperthyroidism symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, tremors, and anxiety. They don't cure the condition but are essential while long-term treatments take effect.

9 Jan

Generic Drug Labeling Requirements: What the FDA Mandates in 2026

The FDA requires generic drug labels to match brand-name drugs exactly, with only minor exceptions. Learn what’s mandated, why delays happen, and how new rules are fixing safety gaps in 2026.

7 Jan

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Gut Health: How Diet and Weight Loss Can Reverse It

Discover how diet and weight loss can reverse nonalcoholic fatty liver disease by healing your gut and reducing liver fat. Learn what to eat, what to avoid, and why probiotics alone won’t fix it.

5 Jan

Why You Shouldn't Store Medications in the Bathroom: Risks, Science, and Better Options

Storing medications in the bathroom can make them less effective or dangerous. Learn why humidity, heat, and easy access put your health at risk - and where to store them safely instead.

4 Jan

Renal Dosing of Antibiotics: How to Avoid Toxicity in Kidney Disease

Renal dosing of antibiotics is critical in kidney disease to prevent toxicity and ensure treatment success. Learn how to adjust doses using CrCl, avoid common errors, and manage acute vs. chronic kidney injury.

3 Jan

What Is an ANDA? The Complete Guide to Abbreviated New Drug Applications

An ANDA is the FDA pathway that allows generic drugs to enter the market without repeating costly clinical trials. It ensures generics are as safe and effective as brand-name drugs, saving billions annually.

1 Jan

Generic Drug Patents: How Exclusivity Periods Vary by Country

Generic drug exclusivity periods vary widely by country, affecting how quickly affordable medications reach patients. Learn how the U.S., EU, Canada, Japan, and others regulate generic entry - and why delays happen even after patents expire.

31 Dec

Calcium-Fortified Juices and Medications: What You Need to Know About Binding and Absorption Issues

Calcium-fortified juices can block absorption of key medications like antibiotics and thyroid drugs, leading to treatment failure. Learn which drugs are affected, how long to wait, and why orange juice is riskier than milk.