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➖The understanding of the blood group Blood groups refer to different classifications of blood based on the presence or absence of certain proteins on the surface of red blood cells. The two most commonly known blood group systems are the ABO system and the Rh system. The ABO blood group system is based on the presence or absence of antigens A and B on the surface of red blood cells. Blood type A has antigen A, blood type B has antigen B, blood type AB has both antigens A and B, and blood type O has neither antigen. The presence or absence of these antigens determines whether the blood type is compatible for transfusion. The Rh system is based on the presence or absence of the Rh protein on the surface of red blood cells. If the protein is present, the person is Rh positive, and if it is absent, the person is Rh negative. Rh-negative individuals who are exposed to Rh-positive blood may develop an immune response that can cause problems in future pregnancies or blood transfusions. Knowi

2 Drugs you should never take together: 🛑 Aspirin and warfarin are two different types of medication that should never be taken together. Aspirin is a popular over-the-counter medication that is used to reduce pain and inflammation. According to Healthline, warfarin is an anticoagulant, meaning it is used as a blood thinner to prevent blood clots from forming in the veins. Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that helps reduce pain and inflammation. However, taking these two medications together can cause a serious side effect known as “bleeding time.” This is when your blood takes too long to clot and can lead to fatal internal bleeding. Aspirin and warfarin are two different medications that have the potential to interact with each other dangerously. There is also the risk of increased bleeding if you take warfarin with other medications, such as ibuprofen. Aspirin and warfarin are both blood thinner medications that are used to reduce the risk of a heart attac

I. Which pills should NOT be cut in half or split? Examples of medications that should usually not be split in half include: 1. Film-coated or enteric-coated tablets, controlled-release (CR), extended-release (ER, XR or XL), sustained-release (SR), or timed-release medications 2. Orally-disintegrating tablets 3. Oddly shaped pills or pills that are too small to split evenly 4. Capsules (note: certain medications in capsules can be opened and sprinkled on food for easier swallowing, but ALWAYS ask your pharmacist if you can do this) 5. CHEMOTHERAPY (cancer) drugs 6. Prepackaged pills 7. Some combination drugs (one pill that contains two or more medicines). Ask your pharmacist if it’s OK to split any combination tablet. 8. Oral contraceptive (birth control) pills 9. Any other medicine where getting the exact dose is critical (drugs with a narrow therapeutic index) II. Is it safe for anyone to split tablets in half? It may not be safe for certain people to split tablets on the