Medication Safety
Knowing your medications and keeping track of your usage is important for your safety.
Know your medications and keep a list. When making this list, include the name, dosage, and how often you take the medication.
For Example:
Name
Capoten
Generic Name
Captroprill
Dose
25 mg
How Often
3x a day
Your list should include
- Prescriptions from your doctor(s)
- Over the counter medications
- Dietary supplements
- Vitamins
- Herbal Medications
Know the following about your medications:
- What are they for and how long will you need to take them?
- What are the most common/most serious side effects & what to do if they occur?
- What interactions might occur with other medications & supplements?
- Whether diet or activity will effect these medications
- When you are discharged make sure that you receive written information about any medication(s) from your hospital or drug store pharmacist.
Are you allergic to any medications?
- Know your allergies and/or any sensitivities/reactions to medications, and keep track of them on your medication list.
- Include the name of the medication and the type of problem you have had.