Combining tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline with antihistamines like Benadryl can cause anticholinergic overload - a dangerous, often missed condition that increases dementia risk and causes confusion, urinary issues, and delirium, especially in older adults.
Ototoxic medications like cisplatin and gentamicin can cause permanent hearing loss. Learn how to spot early signs, what tests actually work, and how to protect your hearing during treatment.
Specialty pharmacies manage high-cost, complex medications for chronic diseases. When generics and biosimilars enter this space, they bring cost savings-but also unique clinical, operational, and patient challenges that require careful handling.