Preventing Dangerous Drug Interactions
Drug interactions occur when one medication affects how another works. These interactions can reduce effectiveness or cause dangerous side effects. Seniors taking multiple medications are at higher risk. Being aware and communicating openly with healthcare providers helps keep you safe.
药物相互作用发生在一药物影响另一药物作用时。这些相互作用可能降低疗效或导致危险副作用。服药多种的老年人风险更高。
Keep a complete updated list of everything you take including prescriptions over-the-counter drugs vitamins and supplements. Show this list to every doctor and pharmacist. Many seniors do not consider supplements as medications but they can interact significantly with prescription drugs.
保持所有服用品的完整清单包括处方药、非处方药、维生素和补充剂。向每位医生和药剂师展示此清单。
Be cautious with common medications that have many interactions. Blood thinners diabetes medications and certain heart medications require careful monitoring. Grapefruit interacts with many common medications. Alcohol can also interact dangerously with many drugs.
对具有多种相互作用的常见药物保持谨慎。血液稀释剂、糖尿病药物和某些心脏药物需要仔细监测。西柚与许多药物相互作用。
Use a single pharmacy for all prescriptions when possible. Your pharmacist can check for interactions across all medications. Pharmacists are medication experts who can prevent interactions before they occur.
尽可能使用单一药店配药。你的药剂师可以检查所有药物之间的相互作用。药剂师是可以在相互作用发生前预防的用药专家。
