Medications
This type of medication is commonly prescribed to help people fall asleep and works by calming activity in the brain.
What are sleep aids?
Feeling sleeping, having an upset stomach, or a headache are examples of this.
What are common side-effects?
Medications should be taken exactly this way to avoid side effects or reduced effectiveness
What is as prescribed (or as directed)?
This OTC medication is commonly used to help with sleep
What is melatonin?
This part of the prescription label tells who the medication is meant for.
What is the patient's name?
These medications can help improve focus and attention but are closely monitored because they can affect heart rate and sleep.
What are stimulant medications?
This is the first thing you should do if a medication causes a side effect.
What is tell an adult (parent, guardian or doctor)?
If you forget to take a medication, this is usually the safest next step.
What is tell an adult or follow the prescriber's instructions.
This type of prescription medication is commonly prescribed for bacterial infections.
What is an antibiotic?
This section of the label explains how much of the medication to take and how often to take it.
What are the directions or instructions?
This class of medications is often used to treat depression and anxiety and works by increasing serotonin in the brain
What are SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)?
Side effects like mild headache or nausea may improve after this happens.
What is your body adjusting to the medication?
Medications should never be stopped suddenly without doing this first.
What is talking to a doctor or prescriber?
Always talk to your doctor before starting these.
What are OTC supplements or vitamins?
This section may tell you to avoid activities like driving or mixing the medication with alcohol.
What are the warning (or caution) statments?
These medications are often used to help prevent extreme mood highs and lows.
What are mood stabilizers?
Trouble breathing, swelling of the face or lips, or a severe rash could be signs of this.
What is an allergic reaction?
Medications should be stored in this type of place to prevent misuse or accidents.
What is a secure or locked location (Out of the reach of young children and pets)?
Even when a medication is available for general use, it can be unsafe for certain people or if taken with other substanses because of this
What are possible interactions or health risks?
This information tells you where to call if you have questions about your medication
What is the pharmacy name and phone number?
This class of medications may be used to help with severe mood swings, hallucinations and aggression
What are antipsychotics?
These are completed to monitor for side effects that can affect organs, like the liver or kidney, and to make sure the medication level in the body stays safe and therapeutic.
What are blood draws?
Stopping medications suddenly without medical advice can cause this.
What is withdrawal?
You have a headache and find a bottle of Tylenol and an old prescription of yours (for headaches) in the medicine cabinet. Which one should you take?
Trick question! You should always find an adult before taking any medications, prescription or OTC.
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What is the description of this medication?