Category: Drug Safety
Drug Safety Metoprolol: Uses, Side Effects & Safety
Safety: Never stop suddenly — stopping abruptly can cause a dangerous rebound in blood pressure and heart problems. Caution in asthma, slow heart rate, and diabetes (it…
Drug Safety Atenolol: Uses, Side Effects & Safety
Safety: Never stop suddenly — it must be tapered off gradually by your doctor, as stopping suddenly can cause rebound high blood pressure or heart problems. Caution…
Drug Safety Aspirin (Low Dose): Uses, Side Effects & Safety
Safety: Bleeding risk — report unusual bleeding, black stools, or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. Never give aspirin to children or teenagers with a viral fever…
Drug Safety Telmisartan: Uses, Side Effects & Safety
Safety: Must NOT be used during pregnancy — it can seriously harm the unborn baby. Avoid potassium supplements and salt substitutes unless your doctor approves. Tell your…
Drug Safety Rosuvastatin: Uses, Side Effects & Safety
Safety: Report unexplained muscle pain or dark urine promptly. Tell your doctor about kidney disease, thyroid problems, or heavy alcohol use. Do not use during pregnancy.
Drug Safety Losartan: Uses, Side Effects & Safety
Safety: Must NOT be used during pregnancy — it can seriously harm the unborn baby. Avoid potassium supplements and salt substitutes unless your doctor approves. Tell your…
Drug Safety Atorvastatin: Uses, Side Effects & Safety
Safety: Tell your doctor about liver disease or heavy alcohol use. Report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or dark-coloured urine promptly. Do not use during pregnancy.
Drug Safety Paracetamol: Uses, Side Effects & Safety
Safety: Do not exceed the recommended dose — overdose can cause serious liver damage. Avoid alcohol. Check other medicines (cold/flu products) for hidden paracetamol to avoid double…