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    This document provides 5 tips for medication safety: 1) Learn the name, purpose, risks and side effects of any new medication. 2) Understand dosage instructions and what to do if side effects occur. 3) Consider whether additional medications are needed and if there may be interactions. 4) Know how long to take each medication and review whether any can be stopped. 5) Understand when and how to stop medications, and where to report any unwanted effects from stopping. The goal is to ensure medications are taken appropriately and safely.

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    This document provides 5 tips for medication safety: 1) Learn the name, purpose, risks and side effects of any new medication. 2) Understand dosage instructions and what to do if side effects occur. 3) Consider whether additional medications are needed and if there may be interactions. 4) Know how long to take each medication and review whether any can be stopped. 5) Understand when and how to stop medications, and where to report any unwanted effects from stopping. The goal is to ensure medications are taken appropriately and safely.

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    Medication Safety Infographics

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    Llys Mondejar
    This document provides 5 tips for medication safety: 1) Learn the name, purpose, risks and side effects of any new medication. 2) Understand dosage instructions and what to do if side effects occur. 3) Consider whether additional medications are needed and if there may be interactions. 4) Know how long to take each medication and review whether any can be stopped. 5) Understand when and how to stop medications, and where to report any unwanted effects from stopping. The goal is to ensure medications are taken appropriately and safely.

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    MEDICATIO

    R
    FO

    NS
    AFETY
    5 TIPS

    STARTING A MEDICATION
    What is the name of this
    medication and what is it for?
    What are the risks and
    possible side-effects?

    TAKING MY MEDICATION
    When should I take this
    medication and how much
    should I take each time?
    What should I do if I have
    sideeffects?

    ADDING A MEDICATION
    Do I really need any other
    medication?
    Can this medication interact
    with my other medications?

    REVIEWING MY MEDICATION
    How long should I take each
    medication?
    Am I taking any
    medications I no longer
    need?

    STOPPING MY MEDICATION
    When should I stop each
    medication?
    If I have to stop my medication
    due to an unwanted effect, where
    should I report this?

    MEDICINE SAVED THE LIFE,


    WRONG ONE RISKS THE STRIFE!
    Resources: https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/311155/WHO-HIS-SDS-
    2019.6-eng.pdf?sequence=1

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