UpScript Medication Encyclopedia - Page 3
Renal Dosing for Metformin and SGLT2 Inhibitors: When to Adjust in 2025
Updated 2025 guidelines on when to adjust metformin and SGLT2 inhibitor doses in kidney disease. Know the eGFR thresholds, what to do when levels drop, and how to fight insurance denials.
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FDA Authorization of Generics: Legal Basis and Approval Process
The FDA approves generic drugs through the Hatch-Waxman Act's ANDA pathway, ensuring they match brand-name drugs in safety, strength, and effectiveness. Over 90% of U.S. prescriptions are for generics, saving billions annually.
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FDA Bioequivalence Standards for NTI Drugs: What You Need to Know
The FDA enforces stricter bioequivalence standards for narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drugs like warfarin, phenytoin, and digoxin. Learn how 90-111% limits, replicate studies, and tighter quality controls ensure patient safety with generic versions.
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Generic Copays vs Brand Copays: Average 2024 Costs Explained
Learn the real costs of generic vs brand-name drug copays in 2024. See how Medicare and private plans charge differently, what’s changing in 2025, and how to save money on prescriptions.
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Fatigue in Autoimmune Disease: What Causes It and How to Manage It
Fatigue in autoimmune disease is a debilitating, persistent exhaustion caused by inflammation, not just lack of sleep. Learn the real causes, how it's measured, and proven strategies to manage it - from pacing to targeted supplements.
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Joint Pain and Your Immune System: How Inflammation Is the Hidden Cause
Chronic joint pain often stems from hidden inflammation driven by your immune system-not aging or overuse. Learn how to identify inflammatory joint pain, what causes it, and what actually works to stop the damage before it’s permanent.
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Diabetes Medications and Side Effects: What to Expect
Learn what side effects to expect from common diabetes medications like metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 agonists, and insulin. Understand risks, how to manage them, and how to choose the best option for your body.
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Thyroid Eye Disease: Symptoms, Steroids, and Biologics Explained
Thyroid Eye Disease causes bulging eyes, double vision, and pain. Learn how steroids and biologics like teprotumumab treat active inflammation, why timing matters, and what new treatments are on the horizon.
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Shingles Vaccine: Who Should Get It and When in 2025
Shingrix is the only shingles vaccine available in the U.S. as of 2025. Learn who should get it, when to get both doses, what to expect with side effects, and how to stay protected against long-term nerve pain.
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How to Protect Your Privacy When Disposing of Medications
Learn how to safely dispose of medications while protecting your personal information. Follow simple steps to prevent identity theft and keep your medical data private.
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