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1 Dementia Conference Medication Information Line Meera B. Thadani, MSc(Pharm) M.Sc.(Pharm.) Outreach Pharmacist March MILE Medication Information Line for Everyone 2 1

2 Located at the U of M Fort Garry Campus, University of Manitoba 3 4 2

3 Medication Information Drug Information Telephone, , fax Outreach Patient education, medication management Health fairs Nutrition information Travel health Presentations on health related subjects 5 Questions for MILE? Prescription medicines Non-prescription medicines i Vitamins Supplements Herbal or Natural Products Drug interactions Herb-drug interactions Anything you do not understand or want know 6 3

4 Risk of Interactions Older adults are 2 to 7 times more likely to experience an adverse drug reaction (ADR) than younger adults Older adults take more medications at the same time and for longer periods of time. Often are treating more than one condition (arthritis, high blood pressure, glaucoma) 7 What changes with age? Absorption Distribution Metabolism Excretion/Elimination All these are usually slower in the older adult. 8 4

5 Risk of Interactions Medication interactions with increasing number of medications Two medications = 6% risk Eight medications = 100% risk Dropping one medication from an eight medication regimen decreases risk by 66% Reference: Golden AG, Preston RA, Barnett SD et al. Inappropriate medication prescribing in homebound older adults. J Am Geriat Soc 1999;47: Risk of Interactions About 1/3 of hospital admissions of older adults are associated with prescription medication use All medications have the potential for adverse reactions Consumers may not follow directions on non-prescriptions or over-the-counter (OTC) products and herbal products 10 5

6 Side effects of medicines Changes in mood, energy, attitude and memory can be signs that t a drug is not working properly. Some medicines can cause depression, sleepiness and loss of coordination. which may lead to an increased risk of falls, car accidents and hospitalization. Loss of ability to function independently. 11 Medication Management Know your medical history and don t keep anything secret. Report any adverse effects For example some drugs can affect vision 12 6

7 Other drugs can affect hearing 13 Medication Reviews List all medications Prescription Non-prescription Herbal Eye drops Creams, ointments Alcohol Tobacco 14 7

8 Prevention of falls One in 3 Canadians aged 65 or over fall at least once a year. Injury Loss of mobility Loss of independence Most falls can be prevented 15 Activity Guides 16 8

9 You need to know Medications (prescription and non- prescription) Supplements (Shark cartilage, Glucosamine) Herbal or natural remedies (Echinacea, ginseng) What is the least I can do? Read the label before using the product. Look for a DIN or NPN number. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! 9

10 Knowledge is best medicine Patient education 20 10

11 Knowledge is best medicine Resources Medication Record Medication reviews Information upon request 21 Hepatitis Malaria Yellow fever Encephalitis Typhoid Cholera Traveler s diarrhea Travel Health 22 11

12 Clinic Days Diabetes Cholesterol l Blood pressure 23 Healthy eating Canada s food guide Vitamins and supplements Calcium and Vitamin D Nutrition 24 12

13 Health and Wellness Fairs 25 Talk to your doctor. Talk to your pharmacist

14 Mile Program Outreach Winnipeg Map prepared by Manitoba Centre for Health Policy 27 Medication Information Line (MILE) Do you have questions about your medications? Prescription medicines Non-prescription medicines Vitamins Supplements Herbal or Natural Products Drug interactions Herb-drug interactions Anything you do not understand or want to know more about. Please phone or visit the MILE line at: The University Centre Pharmacy University of Manitoba Room 111 University Centre Tel: (204) Fax: (204) Toll free: ext Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Our pharmacist consultants will be happy to answer your questions

15 Please visit us Room 111 University Centre Tel: (204) Fax: (204) Toll free: ask for MILE, extension mile_resource@umanitoba.ca 29 Your turn to ask questions We welcome your comments and suggestions. Thank you! 30 15

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