Brush Up On These Medication Safety Basics

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Brush Up On Medication Safety Basics
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The main reason doctors prescribe medications to
individuals or to improve their quality of life.
However, if you are unwell or taking multiple
medications, remembering to take the right
medications at the right times can be difficult.
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This is where medication management New York City
can play a huge role, which basically is the
monitoring of medications being taken in
accordance to the directions as stated in the
labels or given by doctors and making sure that
dangerous drug interactions are avoided.
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Know Your Medicines
You should know the proper way and the correct
time to take a medicine(s) that youve been
prescribed. Stay in loop about activities, foods
or alcohol which might interfere with each drug.
Learn the proper way to store a medication, and
learn about side effects.
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• Dos
• Notify your doctor about all of the prescription
  and over-the-counter medications you take.
• Go through the label every time you use a
  medication.

• Donts
• Do not use medicine prescribed for someone else.
• Throw the medicine that is well past its expiry
  date.
• Dont stop taking a drug or change your dosage
  without talking to your doctor first.

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Safe Medication Disposal
As a safe medication disposal measure, always mix
an unused or expired medication with dirt, kitty
litter, or used coffee grounds before tossing it
in the trash. Put the mixture in a sealed plastic
bag and throw it away in your household garbage
can.
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Its also advisable that you remove the label
and/or strike off any personal information before
disposing of prescription medication. Remember,
medication non-adherence can have serious
repercussions for your health. Its advisable
that you opt for quality medication management
services, which will not only help you maintain
good health, but also will help you manage health
care costs.
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