Jamie Bango Lindsey Croker Kristen Lantz Achidi Ndiforchu

Intro to medicine Prescription vs. over-the-counter Labeling Medicine misuse Medicine Safety

Prevents or cures a disease or medical problem Classified according to effect on body a. Prevent disease b. Fight pathogens c. Relieve pain d. Regulate blood pressure

Food and Drug Administration -protects public health -safety and security of drugs -testing and approval of new drugs

1. pre-clinical testing 2. sponsor submits investigational new drug application 3. clinical trials 4. sponsor submits new drug application 5. FDA reviews 6. Released a. prescription b. over-the-counter

-Strength and potential to harm –Prescribed by physician, dispensed by licensed pharmacist –Schedules/Categories

1Illegal and not prescribable 2Written prescription required 3 Written or oral prescription required 4 Written or oral prescription required* 5 OTC or by prescription depending on state law

Can buy without a doctors prescription Safe when used as directed Warning: potential of being harmful if not used as directed

Certain information required by FDA 1. Name of product 2. Ingredients 3. Exact measurement of package contents 4. Name and address of manufacturer 5. Purpose of medicine 6. Cautions on use 7. Directions for safe use 8. Expiration date

Manufactures must supply information regarding: Chemical Composition Use Effects

Using medicine in a way other than the one intended –giving your prescription medicine to someone else –taking too much or too little of a medicine –taking someone else’s medicine –discontinuing use of medicine –taking medicine for a longer period of time than was prescribed –mixing medicine

A prescription for danger: Teens using medicines to get high, U-M expert warns

Millions of Persons Who First Used Pain Relievers Non-medically in the United States, 1985 – 2002 Department of Health and Human Services

Urge person to speak immediately with health care professional Discuss situation with responsible adult

1. State the situation 2. List the options 3. Weigh the possible outcomes 4. Consider your values 5. Make a decision and act 6. Evaluate the decision

Proper storage keep in original package safe place never disable child-resistant cap discard expired medicines

Ask Questions Read the Label Practice Safety Become a partner in your health care

-24 hour hotline -be prepared to give information about victim and ingested medicine

Prescription vs. non-prescription FDA protects public health Medicine misuse and ways to help Proper storage Responsible decisions

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