Safety during medication

Every medication has some effect on the individual other than the reason for which it is taken. For example: sedatives and pain killers can make you feel drowsy.

Some of the things to keep in mind:

• Dosage: always be careful of the potency and how much should be take.
• How the medicine is to be taken.
• The time when the medicine is to be taken
• Side effects
• The interaction possibility with other drugs or diet

Note:

• Some drugs such as sedatives may make you feel drowsy. Driving when you are under the effect of sedatives can be dangerous.
• Similarly consumption of alcohol along with medication can be disastrous.

Compiled by: Indrajit Sinha; Last updated: 19.11.07© Medhospital Foundation

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