Abuse And Misuse Of Medication
- 2. Topic Name :- MISUSE AND ABUSE OF MEDICATION Assigned By Dr. Asim
- 3. PRESENTED BY Zaineb Razzaq 1491 Lahore College Of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UOS)
- 4. Over view :- Misuse and Abuse Side effects Role of pharmacist toward patient FDA working against misuse & abuse
- 8. Misuse of medication :- Misuse is the improper use of either non-prescribed or prescribed medications. This is applicable in situations where in the medication is taken for therapeutic purposes only and not for ecstasy, pleasure and euphoria. Nevertheless, some sources claim that drug misuse is more commonly applied to situations where prescription medicines are involved. These are licensed drugs that require prescriptions for them to be purchased at the drug stores (opposite of over-the-counter medications). Some of the most popularly misused drugs are the psychoactive medications that lead to some emotional and mental adverse effects to the user.
- 9. Cont… If a patient will decide not to take his regular dose of antibiotic until his ‘as needed’ dose of pain killers take some effect then this can be categorized as drug misuse. The simple thought of taking in more than the prescribed amount of meds can also be called drug misuse even if it’s for a one time non-repetitive basis only as opposed to drug abuse.
- 10. Examples are :- Benzodiazepines Non benzodiazepines Anti Rheumatic Barbiturates
- 11. Abuse of Medications :- 2. Drug abuse is a more repetitive and willful habit of taking drugs for the purpose of pleasure, ecstasy and euphoria but does not include the repeated use of drugs for therapeutic purposes. Examples are Pain relievers Opioids (vicodin ,oxycontin) Anti depressant (reliving anxiety) such as Valium , Xanax .
- 12. Cnt……… Most commonly abused OTC drugs are cough and cold remedies containing Dextromethorphan .
- 14. Side Effects ;-
- 15. Side Effects Of Abuse drugs Alterations in Mood Mental Cloudiness Confusion Inability to Sleep or Excess Sleep Alterations in behavior Erratic Behavior Hygiene and appearance Suicidal attempt
- 16. Cont… Addictions ( long term use ) Then DEATH
- 17. Role of R.Ph. In patient counseling:- The health care professional should talk to a patient about all of the warnings and precautions listed in the drug label for the medication being prescribed. In addition, if a medication guide is available, it will explain the risks of the drug in plain language. The pharmacy will provide the medication guide when a person picks up the prescription. FDA also recommends that patients be vigilant when it comes to matters of their health. Reading information and asking questions are good practices, though they are only the first steps. For instance, individuals may not realize they are developing a drug abuse problem with a prescription drug, especially if they were initially using the drug as directed when they were patients.
- 18. Cont… Health care professionals should encourage patients to be aware of early signs of drug abuse, which can include using the prescription more frequently or at higher doses, but without medical direction to do so. Using the drug compulsively or not being able to carry out normal daily activities because of drug misuse are also signs of abuse. Finally, health care professionals and pharmacists have a responsibility to remind patients not to share their medications with friends or family. Not only is this a dangerous practice health-wise, it is also illegal.
- 19. FDA works hard to meet the challenges of preventing misuse and abuse of prescription drugs, while making sure that medically appropriate drugs are available for the patients who need them. The primary way FDA works to prevent misuse and abuse is through educating patients, caregivers, and health care professionals. This often occurs through the information FDA provides to each of these groups, such as in drug labels, medication guides, and alerts. FDA working against misuse and abuse :-
- 20. Cont … FDA works hard to meet the challenges of preventing misuse and abuse of prescription drugs, while making sure that medically appropriate drugs are available for the patients who need them. The primary way FDA works to prevent misuse and abuse is through educating patients, caregivers, and health care professionals. This often occurs through the information FDA provides to each of these groups, such as in drug labels, medication guides, and alerts.
- 21. REFERENCES Combating Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Drugs: Q&A with Michael Klein, Ph.D. Scholar.google.compk https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdate s/ucm220112.htm Drug free world education U.S.A articles