Remind Parents About "Caution Over Convenience" With Med Storage

August 2017

Medication poisoning in children is still a big problem.

The usual culprits in pediatric poisonings are opioids, iron, and acetaminophen.

But other meds can be a problem. For example, "one pill can kill" with certain blood pressure meds (propranolol, verapamil, etc)...sulfonylureas (gliclazide, glyburide, etc)...and tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, imipramine, etc).

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Emergency Preparedness Have an Action Plan to Help Prevent Robberies in Your Pharmacy
Transitions of Care Look for Med Issues as Patients Transition Out of the Hospital
Poisoning Remind Parents About "Caution Over Convenience" With Med Storage
Menopause Ensure Women Getting Hormone Therapy for Menopausal Symptoms Stay Safe
Menopause Dispense Duavive in Its Original Container
Anticholinergics Point Out When Older Patients Get Risky Anticholinergic Meds
Dermatology Help Patients Find Effective Treatments for Poison Ivy
Beta-Blockers Implement Strategies So Heart Attack Patients Use Beta-Blockers Appropriately
Breastfeeding Watch for Breastfeeding Moms Getting an Antibiotic
Seizures Watch for Situations That May Increase the Risk of Drug-Induced Seizures
Vaccines Encourage Adolescents to Get Needed Vaccines

Remind Parents About "Caution Over Convenience" With Med Storage

Practical advice for a better career, with unlimited access to CE

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