A person’s heart rate can say a lot about them. Heart rate can indicate if you’re physically active, under a lot of stress, or are suffering from an illness. At Saenz Pharmacy, your McAllen pharmacists will share what your heart rate can tell you about your health and what could be causing abnormalities in that […]
Navigating all the asthma medication options out there can seem very daunting at first. But you don’t have to go at it alone. At Saenz Pharmacy, your dedicated McAllen pharmacists are here to walk you through all the common asthma medications available so you can make the best choices for you and your family. Different […]
With every beat, the heart pumps twenty to twenty five percent of the blood to the head, where the brain then uses this to function. If the heart is not working at its best, the brain won’t be able to either. At Saenz Pharmacy, your devoted McAllen pharmacists will share how heart and brain health […]
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and in response to that, we want to give you all the reasons to consider getting vaccinated. At Saenz Pharmacy, your trustworthy McAllen pharmacists care about your health and getting vaccinated plays a big role in that. Today, we will go over ten reasons why it would be worth […]
Summer is meant to be a carefree time. Most days are spent soaking up the sun, at the pool, or on vacation with the family. During this time, it’s important not to forget your medication and how to safely use it in the summer. Today, your caring McAllen pharmacists at Saenz Pharmacy will list the […]
Why do drugs have such complicated names? Believe it or not, there is a technique behind the naming of the prescription drugs that keep us healthy. Today, your friendly McAllen pharmacists at Saenz Pharmacy will help to unravel the mystery of drug names and how they come into existence. The U.S. Pharmacopeia For over 200 […]
Vaccines have been a topic of debate for some good time now, and this has only increased with the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the controversy, vaccines are truly some of the greatest health advances in human history. The use of vaccines has allowed us to eliminate smallpox and suppress the wild poliovirus. Vaccines have also decreased […]
When we suffer from insomnia and sleeping problems, many are quick to recommend melatonin. The name might sound daunting and sleeping medication has a bad reputation, but melatonin can normally be found in our body. Today your amicable McAllen pharmacists at Saenz Pharmacy will help give you a better understanding of melatonin and how it […]
Sometimes, healthcare providers need to prescribe medicine at strengths that are not manufactured by drug companies, or need to create products with a different method of ingestion. Pharmaceutical compounding provides a way for physicians and compounding pharmacists to customize a prescription to meet the specific needs of a patient. From combining multiple medications into a […]
As the end of month grows near, it’s important to remember June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (MAHM). Though migraines and headaches may seem trivial to many, MAHM has been observed since 2011 for good reason. The National Headache Foundation (NHF) wants to raise awareness of the prevalence of migraines throughout the nation; […]