Medication guide
Medication Guide
A Medication Guide (pronounced: meh-di-kay-shun gahyd) is a document provided along with a prescription medication to provide additional information about the medication's uses, benefits, and risks.
Etymology
The term "Medication Guide" is derived from the Latin word "medicatio" meaning "healing" and the Old French word "guide" meaning "to lead or direct".
Related Terms
- Prescription medication: A type of medication that requires a medical prescription to be dispensed.
- Over-the-counter medication: A type of medication that can be purchased without a prescription.
- Pharmacist: A healthcare professional who specializes in the use and distribution of medications.
- Side effect: An unwanted effect of a medication that occurs in addition to its intended therapeutic effects.
- Drug interaction: A situation in which a substance affects the activity of a drug when both are administered together.
Content
A Medication Guide typically includes the following sections:
- Brand name and generic name of the medication
- Indications: The conditions or diseases for which the medication is used
- Dosage: The amount of medication to be taken at each dose and the frequency of dosing
- Administration: How the medication should be taken (e.g., orally, intravenously)
- Side effects: Potential adverse effects of the medication
- Precautions: Conditions or factors that may make the medication unsafe to use
- Drug interactions: Other medications or substances that may interact with the medication
- Storage: How the medication should be stored
Importance
Medication Guides are important tools for patient education. They help patients understand how to use their medications safely and effectively, and they provide information about potential risks and side effects. By providing this information, Medication Guides can help prevent medication errors and adverse drug events.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medication guide
- Wikipedia's article - Medication guide
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