Author: Lee Mckenna

Lab Monitoring Calendars: Staying Ahead of Side Effects
Lee Mckenna 1 1 November 2025

Lab Monitoring Calendars: Staying Ahead of Side Effects

Lab monitoring calendars help you track blood tests and side effects for high-risk medications like clozapine, lithium, and warfarin. Stay ahead of dangerous reactions with a simple, personalized schedule.

Nifedipine and Asthma: Can You Safely Take This Blood Pressure Med if You Have Breathing Issues?
Lee Mckenna 4 31 October 2025

Nifedipine and Asthma: Can You Safely Take This Blood Pressure Med if You Have Breathing Issues?

Nifedipine is generally safe for people with asthma. Unlike beta-blockers, it doesn't tighten airways. Learn how it works, who should be cautious, and what alternatives exist for managing high blood pressure with breathing problems.

Where to Find Detailed Side Effect Information for Your Medications
Lee Mckenna 5 30 October 2025

Where to Find Detailed Side Effect Information for Your Medications

Learn where to find accurate, up-to-date side effect information for your medications using FDA-approved sources like DailyMed, OnSIDES, and VigiAccess. Avoid outdated or paid tools and make smarter health decisions.

Children and Antihistamines: Safe Dosing by Age and What Parents Need to Know
Lee Mckenna 7 28 October 2025

Children and Antihistamines: Safe Dosing by Age and What Parents Need to Know

Learn safe antihistamine dosing for kids by age, why Benadryl is risky for toddlers, and which second-generation options like Zyrtec and Claritin are now recommended by pediatric experts.

Atazanavir and Why Routine HIV Testing Saves Lives
Lee Mckenna 5 27 October 2025

Atazanavir and Why Routine HIV Testing Saves Lives

Atazanavir helps control HIV when taken as prescribed, but it only works if you know your status. Routine HIV testing is the critical first step to staying healthy and preventing transmission.

Is Aluminium Hydroxide Safe in Food? Full Safety Review
Lee Mckenna 1 26 October 2025

Is Aluminium Hydroxide Safe in Food? Full Safety Review

Explore the safety of aluminium hydroxide in food, regulatory limits, health impacts, and practical tips for reducing exposure.

Pre‑Medication Guide: Antiemetics, Antihistamines & Steroids for Safe Procedures
Lee Mckenna 1 25 October 2025

Pre‑Medication Guide: Antiemetics, Antihistamines & Steroids for Safe Procedures

Learn how antiemetics, antihistamines, and steroids work together in pre‑medication protocols to prevent contrast reactions and chemotherapy nausea, with dosing, timing, and safety tips.

Mupirocin and Antibiotic Resistance: Risks, Data, and What to Do
Lee Mckenna 8 23 October 2025

Mupirocin and Antibiotic Resistance: Risks, Data, and What to Do

Explore how mupirocin works, why resistance is rising, its impact on skin and nasal infections, and practical steps for clinicians and patients to keep this antibiotic effective.

Myeloma and Reiki: How Energy Healing Can Support Patients
Lee Mckenna 1 22 October 2025

Myeloma and Reiki: How Energy Healing Can Support Patients

Explore how Reiki, an energy‑healing technique, can support multiple myeloma patients by reducing stress, pain, and fatigue while complementing standard treatments.

Vantin (Cefpodoxime) vs Other Antibiotics: Benefits, Drawbacks & When to Choose
Lee Mckenna 11 21 October 2025

Vantin (Cefpodoxime) vs Other Antibiotics: Benefits, Drawbacks & When to Choose

A detailed comparison of Vantin (cefpodoxime) with other oral antibiotics, covering efficacy, side‑effects, dosing, cost and when each option is best.