There are certain rules and regulations that you need to be aware of when taking medicines. Let's learn the correct way to take medicines.
Can I give or receive medicines?
The medicines you receive at the hospital are customized for you according to your symptoms , constitution, physical strength, age, and other factors.
The medicine is not suitable for everyone.
It may cause allergic reactions in other people who take it. In fact, some people have died after taking other people's medicines.
It is very dangerous to give away medicines that you have received. On the other hand, it is also dangerous to give someone else's medicine to yourself, and you should never do so.
The medicines you receive are not suitable for everyone. You should never give or receive them to others.
If you take a medicine without water or with a small amount of water, the concentration of the drug in your blood (blood concentration) will not rise properly, and it will be difficult for the drug to be effective.
In addition, tablets or capsules taken without water may stick to the throat or esophagus and damage the mucous membranes.
To prevent such accidents, drink a full glass (approx. 200 cc) of water or lukewarm water and make sure to pour it down to the stomach.
Always take your medicine with a full (full) glass of water or lukewarm water.
Drugs and medicines go hand in hand, and taking them together may cause unexpected symptoms.
In addition, there are certain drinks and foods that are incompatible with medicines.
For example, vitamin K in natto (fermented soybeans) is not suitable for people taking warfarin because it has the opposite effect of warfarin, a drug that prevents blood from clotting.
Grapefruit, coffee, black tea, and milk can also make some medications too strong or ineffective.
When using a medicine for the first time, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need to be careful about food or drink.
Just like the expiration dates of foods, drugs have expiration dates that are considered "safe to take" up to this period.
Most drugs sold in drugstores and other stores are designed to be stored for approximately three years after manufacture. However, this is only if they are stored in an unopened container.
The medicines you receive at the hospital are prescribed according to your physical condition and symptoms at the time. Do not keep the extra dose and use it later when you have the same symptoms.
Drugs also have expiration dates.
Storage methods differ depending on the type of drug. Read the instructions carefully and store them accordingly.
Many drugs are not good in high temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight, and if stored in unsuitable conditions, the ingredients of the drug may change, making it less effective or causing side effects.
Follow the instructions in the instructions for use, or the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist.
Another important thing to keep in mind when storing medicines
Another important thing to keep in mind at home is that you should not leave used medicines out near your baby.
Babies have a habit of putting everything in their mouths. Make sure to keep them out of reach.
When you receive medicines at a hospital, you will be given an instruction sheet called a "Drug Information Form. When you buy medicines at a drugstore, you will find an instruction sheet with "precautions for use" written on the box.
These instructions contain many important information such as the ingredients and effects of the drug, how often and how much to take the drug, possible side effects, and other precautions to take.
Before using a medicine, be sure to read the instructions for use and keep them with the medicine until you are finished using it.
The instructions for use contain a lot of important information about the drug, so be sure to read them.
The medication handbook is a notebook that records the names of the medicines you have received at hospitals, etc., the dosage, frequency of use, side effects, and other information about the medicines you have taken.
When you visit multiple hospitals or when you are injured or become ill on vacation, you can show your pocketbook to your doctor and he or she will provide you with the medication that is best suited to your needs to prevent drug duplication, druginteractions, and adverse reactions.
The pocketbook can be obtained at pharmacies. Of course, it can be used not only at the pharmacy where you received your pocketbook, but also at any pharmacy or hospital in Japan.
Your medication handbook contains important information for prescribing the right medicine for you. Keep it in a safe place and show it to your doctor when you visit the pharmacy.
