Intramuscular Injections, Techniques & Safety | IsraelPharm
Introducing injectable medications Most injectable medications are designed to be given by specific routes, which are determined by the drug’s properties and how it needs to be absorbed. The administration route of an injectable can be intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SubQ) Intradermal(ID)), or some other route. There is also useful information on public websites, […]
GLP-1 Medications and Aging: Benefits and Risks for Older Adults
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are gaining popularity among older adults not only for managing diabetes but also for their potential anti-aging effects. But alongside the benefits, there are real risks, especially for those over 65. Understanding both sides is key to making informed decisions that support healthy aging. GLP-1 drugs revolutionized the world […]
Five Common Errors With Eliquis Blood Thinner That Put People At Risk
Blood thinners like Eliquis (generic name: apixaban) are frequently prescribed medications to lower the chance of blood clots, strokes, and other dangerous complications. They work by slowing the body’s natural clotting process, making it harder for a clot to form or grow. These drugs can be life-saving when taken correctly, but small errors in use can […]
Relief of Lower Back Pain & NSAIDs
We are often asked to recommend the best medications for providing relief from lower back pain. Based on feedback from our customers, we have learned that several nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can provide effective short-term relief by reducing inflammation and alleviating pain. Top NSAID options include: Ibuprofen for general pain relief Naprosyn for longer-lasting effects […]
Why are Generic Versions Cheaper Than Brand-Name Drugs?
Developing new drugs is a very lengthy and expensive process. Estimates have ranged from $1 billion to as high as $2.8 billion for a single drug before any revenue from sales. The process can take as long as ten years, including clinical trials, which alone take six to seven years on average. Also, there is […]
The Role of COX Enzymes in Pain and Inflammation
Everyone deals with physical pain at some point in life. No matter what kind of pain it is, it’s usually caused by inflammation. Inflammation, or swelling, happens when the body reacts to an injury, illness, or something that irritates it. Inflammation is often seen as a bad thing, but it’s actually part of the immune system’s […]
What Makes Cataflam Different from Other NSAIDs?
Most people are familiar with the broad group of pain-killer medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This is largely because many different brands of NSAIDs are sold over-the-counter and can be kept in the home medicine chest for relief of everyday aches and pains, including headaches, toothaches, mild-to-moderate bouts of arthritis, and other such […]
How to Escape from High-Cost Prescription Drugs
There’s an old wisecrack that just about the most expensive thing you can do in America is to get sick. But for millions of people, that’s no laughing matter. Consumers in the United States have to cope with extremely high-cost prescription drugs and supply-chain issues that routinely lead to critical shortages. Getting access to essential […]
New Year Resolution? Schedule Your Annual Check-Up.
For those still finalizing their resolutions, scheduling an annual check-up with a primary care doctor is a good one to add to the list of health goals this year. Many people skip their yearly physicals, and although healthy adults may not need exams as frequently, regular visits are especially important for individuals with a family […]
New guidelines for treating osteoporosis in menopausal women
At the beginning of 2025, the American College of Physicians (ACP) updated its guidelines for therapy to reduce the risk of fractures in adults with primary osteoporosis or osteopenia (low bone mass). It was the first update since 2017. Among other recommendations, the new guidelines strongly recommend bisphosphonates as the initial therapy for postmenopausal women […]
