OTC medication rational use pharmacy practice.pptx

OTC medication rational use pharmacy practice.pptx

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  Pharmacy practice Rational useof common over the counter medications
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  Why do youneed to study this topic ? • Irrational use of OTC medicine results in : • Treatment failure • Rapid development of drug resistance • Increased risk of toxicity • Risk of drug abuse, addiction and misuse • Wastage of money • Misdiagnosis To protect the society from the effect of irrational use of OTC dugs ,we need to know about that Rational use of common over the counter medications.
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  What do youmean by Rational use of drugs ? “ The Rationale use of drugs requires that patient receive medications : • Appropriate to their clinical needs , • In doses that meet their own individual requirement. • For an adequate period of time , and at the lowest cost to them and their community .” - (WHO) Conference expert, Nairobi 1985
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  Criteria for Rationaleuse of common OTC medication 1. Appropriate drug & dosage regimen (including formulation,routes of administration,dose, dosing interval, treatment duration) 2. Appropriate labelling indication 3. Appropriate patient & patient information 4. Appropriate educational measures 5. Appropriate Regulatory measures
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  Appropriate Drug &Dosage regimen
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  Appropriate labelling indication
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  Appropriate patient andpatient information • Before taking any OTC medication patient should take care of their age and current physical condition and while purchasing medicine they should give necessary patient information to chemist because Many patient groups may be particularly susceptible to adverse events that are caused by OTC products .They include: 1. Children 2. Women who are pregnant or breast feeding 3. Geriatric patients 4. People taking prescription drugs & people having health problems.
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  Appropriate educational measures •Purchase and use of OTC drugs without full knowledge is not only a waste of resources for all stakeholders but can be harmful for consumers. • Creating awareness of rational drug use is only possible through continued public education with a broad vision of good health and well-being of the society. • Patient education and counseling are particularly important to safe and effective use of over the counter products.
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  Appropriate regulatory measure •The OTC drug Labelling is reguled by FDA. • The OTC durgs Advertisement is regulated by Federal Trade commission (FTC). • Organisation of pharmaceutical producers of India (OPPI) works towards the promotion of OTC in India. • Regulatory body is needed in small cities and rural areas to prevent adulteration in OTC medication. • India is one of emerging country require seperate criteria for “OTC regulation” to enhance patient safety and reduce Drug abuse .
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  Examples of OTCdrug category • Analgesics • Cough suppressant • Decongestant •Antaacids • Antifungals • Antihistamines • Laxatives • Antidiarrheals • Herbal products and nutritional Supplements • Antibiotic • Antiseptics • Smoking cessation drugs
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  Rational use ofsome common Over the counter(OTC) medications
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  Pain Medications 1. Paracetamol:- • Taking a higher dose than recommended will not provide more relief and can be dangerous. • Too much can lead to Liver damage and death. • Do not take alcohol while using Paracetamol containing medicine . • Be cautious when giving Paracetamol to children • Read and follow the directions on the label every time you use a medicine . 2. Other OTC NSAIDs (Aspirin , Ibuprofen, Naproxen) • Too much can cause stomach bleeding.This risk increases in people who are over 60 years of age ,are taking prescription blood thinners, taking steroids, have a history of stomach bleeding or ulcer, or have other bleeding problems. • Use of NSAIDs can also cause kidney damage.This risk may increase in people who are over 60 years of age, are taking a diuretic, have high blood pressure, heart disease, or pre-existing kidney disease.
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  Cough medications • Coughsuppressents include Expectorant (guaifenesin), suppressants (dextromethorphan) & combination cough products . • Cough medicines may also contain ingredients to help coat soothe the throat. • Combination products may have medicines to ease other symptoms, that may include decongestants for stuffy nose, antihistamines for allergies or runny nose ,or painkillers. • So Choose a medicine that matches your symptoms. • Always measure the correct dose.High doses of cough medicine can cause serious problems, including brain damage, seizures, death.
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  Summary • Always knowwhat you are taking ,know the Active ingredients. • Know the effects. • Read and heed the warning and cautions . • Don’t use anything for more than 1 or 2 weeks. • Be particularly cautious if also taking prescription drugs. • If you have questions, ask a pharmacist. •If you don’t need it , don’t use it.
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  Thank you