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Sep 9, 2021 · This risk is exacerbated by the fact that interactions between some drugs can be harmful and up to half of patients taking four or more drugs do not take them as prescribed, according to a 2020...
- Helen Santoro
Oct 1, 2016 · Medical records are a vital part of a patient's identity in the health care system. But what if they get mixed up with somebody else's, along with their treatments and exams? A new report by...
Apr 10, 2015 · If you have two different kinds of infections in your body, or one really severe one, maybe you'd need a double dose of antibiotics to get the job done. Combination therapy, or polypharmacy (using more than one type of medication or therapy for an illness), is common in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, cancer, malaria and tuberculosis because it ...
- What Is An Accidental Overdose of Medicine?
- How Can Accidental Overdose Happen?
- What Are The Symptoms of An Overdose of Medicine?
- How Can I Reduce My Chance of An Accidental Overdose?
- What Should I Do If Someone Has overdosed?
- Resources and Support
Taking too much medicine is known as an overdose. More Australians are dying from accidental overdoses than ever before. Overdosing can be very dangerous, and even life-threatening. But accidental overdoses can be prevented. Most medicines have some side effects or can increase your chance of harm if you use them incorrectly. If you use medicine co...
Most medicines are toxic (harmful) if you take too much. The more medicines you take, the higher your chance of harm from them. You have a higher chance of accidental overdose if: 1. you are taking a combination of different medicines 2. you don't follow the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist 3. you mix medicine with alcohol or other drugs 4...
The symptoms of a medicine overdose depend on the type of medicine you’ve taken. If someone has overdosed, they may: 1. appear to be confused 2. have blue lips or fingertips 3. have cool, clammy skin 4. have very small, pinpoint-sized pupils 5. have a seizure 6. appear to be unconscious, can't be woken up, is snoring or gurgling 7. be not breathing...
Make sure you understand which medicines you’re taking and how to take them. Always follow any instructions from your doctor or pharmacist. It’s very important to store medicines correctly and always keep medicines out of the reach of children. There are some things you can do to reduce your chance of an overdose: 1. Always read the medicine label ...
If someone has taken a medicine and is unresponsive, don't assume they are just asleep. An overdose is a medical emergency. While waiting for the ambulance, follow these steps: 1. Stay with the person who has overdosed. 2. Lie them on their side. 3. Talk to them and try to keep them awake, if they’re conscious. 4. Loosen any tight clothes. 5. Open ...
For information about prescription, over-the-counter and complementary medicines, you can call 1300 MEDICINEon 1300 633 424. The Alcohol and Drug Foundationcan also provide information and support. Visit the website or call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015. You can also call the healthdirect helpline on 1800 022 222 (know...
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Jul 21, 2014 · Mixing medicines can be a recipe for disaster. It can be harmful and dangerous to take different types of medicines together, but many people are in the dark about how medicines interact with other pharmaceutical treatments, and which combinations should be avoided.
Jul 26, 2024 · Taking different drugs, such as cocaine and heroin, at the same time or within a short period of another, can cause unexpected or dangerous effects. 1 In this article, you’ll learn about polysubstance use, the effects of cocaine and heroin, the dangers of speedballing, and treatment for substance use disorder.
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Mar 16, 2021 · Scientists from the National Institute on Drug Abuse answer common questions teens ask about drug use and addiction. The episode What Happens When Drugs Are Combined? introduces viewers to the health risks and unintended consequences of mixing substances like alcohol and prescription medications.
