Tutorial: What do I need to know about a medicine Flashcards
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What do I need to know about a medicine
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Name: generic name is preferred to trade name
Dosing form: how it is administered
Therapeutic indications: which condition has it been proven to treat
Dosage and method and administration
Contraindications- situations where drug shouldn’t be used
Special warnings and precautions for use
Interactions with other medicines/health products
Fertility, safe in pregnancy and lactation.
Affects the ability to drive or use machines.
Undesirable effects of the medicine- anticipate and manage.
What to do when Overdosage.
Know about the pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetic.
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What website tells you information about drugs
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The NZ formulary. There are more details in the data sheet.
