June 2023 Pharmaceutical Archive — ClearSkyPharmacy Highlights

Here are the practical takeaways from our June 2023 posts. If you skimmed the month, this sums up what matters: drug safety notes, diet interactions, a plant-turned-supplement, and how a disease shaped sex education. Each summary below ends with a simple action you can use right away.

Drug-focused updates and risks

Sulfasalazine: We covered how sulfasalazine helps slow joint damage in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis by reducing inflammation. If you or someone you care for is on this drug, watch for common side effects (nausea, headache, mild rash) and keep up with blood tests as advised by a doctor. Action: ask your provider about baseline bloodwork and report any new symptoms early.

Lurasidone and smoking: Smoking can lower the effectiveness of lurasidone, an antipsychotic used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This post explained that nicotine speeds up liver enzymes that break down lurasidone, so doses may act differently in smokers versus non-smokers. Action: if you smoke and take lurasidone, discuss dose checks or smoking-cessation support with your clinician.

Dapoxetine and nutrition: Dapoxetine treats premature ejaculation, and our article looked at how diet can influence drug effect. Heavy meals or certain foods may alter absorption or cause interactions. Action: follow medication instructions about food, and mention supplements or herbal remedies to your prescriber before starting dapoxetine.

Supplements, history, and everyday ingredients

Kohlrabi as a supplement: Kohlrabi is a cruciferous vegetable rich in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. The post traced how it moved from farm produce to extract form. If you like plant supplements, kohlrabi pills can be an easy way to get nutrients, but whole food still gives fiber and benefits not in one capsule. Action: prefer whole kohlrabi when possible; use supplements to fill gaps, not replace meals.

Syphilis and sex education: One piece explored how syphilis outbreaks in the past spurred early sex-education efforts. The main point: fear of a serious disease pushed public health and schools to teach prevention, which shaped how sexual health is discussed today. Action: use accurate, fact-based resources when teaching or learning about sexual health—history shows clear, honest info changes behavior.

Aluminium hydroxide in cosmetics: We explained why aluminium hydroxide appears in sunscreens and makeup — it can act as a skin protectant and provide a mattifying effect. For people with sensitive skin, it may help reduce irritation, but watch for product-specific reactions. Action: patch-test new cosmetics and read labels if you have sensitive skin or allergies.

Want quick next steps? Keep a note of any medications you take, list foods and supplements you use, and bring that list to your next appointment. Small checks—bloodwork, honest talk about smoking or supplements, and reading labels—make these posts immediately useful.