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Drug Interaction
To be sure that you avoid a drug interaction injury make sure that all of your doctors know about everything you are taking. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, and dietary supplements such as vitamins and herbs. At least once a year, bring all of your medicines and supplements with you to your doctor. "Brown bagging" your medicines can help you and your doctor talk about them and find out if there are any problems. It can also help your doctor keep your records up to date, which can help you get better quality care.
Make sure your doctor knows about any allergies and adverse reactions you have had to medicines. This can help you avoid getting a medicine that can harm you.
When your doctor writes you a prescription, make sure you can read it. If you can't read your doctor's handwriting, your pharmacist might not be able to either.
Ask for information about your medicines in terms you can understand�both when your medicines are prescribed and when you receive them.
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What is the medicine for?
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How am I supposed to take it, and for how long?
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What side effects are likely? What do I do if they occur?
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Is this medicine safe to take with other medicines or dietary supplements I am taking?
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What food, drink, or activities should I avoid while taking this medicine?
When you pick up your medicine from the pharmacy, ask: Is this the medicine that my doctor prescribed? A study by the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences found that 88 percent of medicine errors involved the wrong drug or the wrong dose. Provided below is a list of drugs that are considered to be highly used and highly interactive:
- Adrenergic Agonists (Epinephrine, Isporoterenol and Norepinephrine)
- Amiodarone / Amrinone (now officially renamed Inamrinone)
- Benzodiazepines (e.g. Midazolam)
- Beta Blockers (Intravenous Esmolol and Propranolol)
- Calcium (Calcium Gluceptate, Gluconate and Chloride) Intravenous
- Cancer Chemotherapeutic Agents
- Digoxin
- Dopamine / Dobutamine
- Heparin
- Hypertonic Saline (concentrated sodium chloride)
- Insulin
- Lidocaine
- Mangesium Sulfate, Intravenous
- Narcotics and Opiates
- Neuromuscular Blockers
- Oral Hypoglycemic Agents
- Potassium Chloride, concentrated
- Phosphate Salts (Potassium or Sodium)
- Theophylline
- Thrombolytic Agents
- Warfarin
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