Tag: drug interactions

How to Keep a Medication List for Safer Care and Fewer Errors

How to Keep a Medication List for Safer Care and Fewer Errors

Keep an accurate, up-to-date medication list to prevent dangerous drug interactions and medical errors. Learn what to include, how to update it, and which tools work best for safer care.

Combining Multiple Sedatives: The Hidden Danger of CNS Depression

Combining Multiple Sedatives: The Hidden Danger of CNS Depression

Mixing sedatives like opioids, benzodiazepines, or alcohol can dangerously slow your breathing and lead to coma or death. Learn the risks, who’s most vulnerable, and what to do now.

SSRI Antidepressants and Serotonin Syndrome Risk from Interactions

SSRI Antidepressants and Serotonin Syndrome Risk from Interactions

SSRI antidepressants are widely prescribed, but combining them with other drugs like tramadol, MAOIs, or St. John’s wort can trigger serotonin syndrome - a life-threatening condition. Know the risks, watch for symptoms, and avoid dangerous interactions.