Safety Guide for Elderly People's Medication Use

Author: Wang Shaocheng Zhang Keyi
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: To make this book more useful, extensive preliminary surveys and research were conducted. This not only identified the medication-related issues that senior citizens are eager to understand but also collected typical cases of "adverse drug reactions." Based on the limited clinical experience of the editors, a wealth of detailed information from experts in the pharmaceutical field was referenced to ensure the book is both practical and tailored to the preferences of elderly readers. The writing aims to be concise and eye-catching, with content that hits the mark, clear and accessible language, and avoids the pitfalls of being overly complex or overly technical. The book follows the reading pattern commonly used by seniors—seeking medication based on the illness. The entire book selects 245 commonly used medications with potential safety risks (195 Western medicines and 50 traditional Chinese medicines). Instead of listing them in a generic framework, it highlights two key points: "Adverse Reactions" and "Safety Usage Tips." Before taking any medication when you are ill, refer to these sections specifically. Even a few minutes of reading will give you a clear idea of whether you should take the medication, how to use it safely, and how to observe for any effects afterward. This will help you stay away from "adverse drug reactions."