The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists in their web site below, state "More than 200,000 people die and another 2.2 million are injured each year because of medication related problems- and seniors are the most susceptible.
The side effects of drugs can also impair patients. Warning labels should be read and use instructions followed closely. Patients should monitor side effects closely. This article on side effects is a good example. (
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These webs sites and articles can
provide further assistance in drugs you are taking and possible interactions. It includes a self assessment questionnaire for adults over 65.
FDA
for Consumers
Avoiding interactions
and what you should know.
The FDA also has a catalog of approved drug products. Click here to search by name.
Computerized
Drug Interaction Are Not Fail-safe
This article says that computerizing drug files does
not eliminate drug errors. March 22, 2005
Express Scripts
This is a company that manages pharmacy benefits programs
and has a
site to check drug interactions.
Archives
of Internal Medicine
Good site on the misuse of medications in older adults
and updating the Beers criteria for potentially inappropriate
medication use in older adults
Healthline.com
Drug interactions checker
Database
of Antiretroviral Drug Interactions from HIV
This information is from the NY State Department of Health through the National Guidelines Clearing House.
Identify Risk of Medication Problems
Self assessment questionnaire for adults over 65.
From Senior Care Pharamists.com
American
Society of Consultant Pharmacists
They sponsor a web site called SeniorCarePharmacist.com.
Click #1
It helps you make the best use of your medicines and
to protect the health and quality of life of seniors
by preventing medication related problems.
- Tips on Using Your Medicines Wisely
- Potentially inappropriate Medications for Older Adults
- Medication Record
- How Are Seniors Affected By Medication-Related Problems?
- "When Medicine Hurts Instead of Helps"
SafeMedicatons.com
Provided by the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists
- Data base to find the important information you need to use medications safely and effectively
- Covers 800 drugs
- How to administer section
- Medication safety
- Treatment tips
- Pharmacist Question and Answer
When Mixing Drugs Can Be Deadly
The Wall Street Journal
February 7, 2008
Preventing
Serious Drug Interactions
FDA Consumer Magazine July-August 2004
Multivitamins a Health Hazard
U.S. News & World Report
February 19, 2008
FDA Importing Prescription Drugs
Safety concerns
