Also called: Interactions - Drugs
By Mike Evans, 2015
Video for Keep a List of Your Medicines
This video explains in an entertaining and informative way why it is important to keep an updated list of all medications. This can prevent a mistake with your medicines like missing a dose of a medication you need, or getting two medications that shouldn't be taken together.
Subject Headings Drug Use, Medications
Published by SafeMedicationUse.ca (2015) CAN
Last modified on 06/02/2015
By Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada, 2017
Pdf document for Opioid Pain Medicines: Information for Patients and Families
This fact sheet provides information about types of opioids used to control pain, their safety and risks related to using opioids.
Published by Institute of Safe Medication Practices Canada (2017) CAN
Last modified on 12/19/2017
Pdf document for Medication Tracker
This is a template for creating a personalized list of medications and supplements. This list can help you to manage your medications better and it can be shown to your doctors and dentists so they can watch out for side effects and interactions with other medications.
Subject Headings Drug Use
Published by Home Instead Inc. (2013) CAN
Last modified on 06/12/2015
Information on how to have an honest conversation about drugs and addiction with teenagers.
Subject Headings Drug Use, Addictions
Published by Government of Canada (2019) CAN
Last modified on 11/30/2020
By Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, 2017
Website for Take your medication safely: How MedsCheck helps you take your medication safely
MedsCheck is a free program offered by the Ontario Ministry of Health for people who are taking 3 or more medications for chronic conditions. The web page provides information about MedsCheck programs for people with chronic conditions who are living at home or in long-term care homes. It also offers the MedsCheck Personal medication Record.
Subject Headings Chronic Illness, Drug Use
Published by Queen's Printer for Ontario (2017) CAN
Last modified on 09/11/2017
By Health Canada, 2011
Pdf document for Disposal and Use of Pharmaceuticals
This resource provided by Health Canada focuses on the impact that incorrectly disposed pharmaceuticals have on our environment and health. It also outlines the recommended use and disposal of drugs. Additional links for further reading are provided.
Subject Headings Drugs, Drug Use
Published by Health Canada (2011) CAN
Last modified on 02/12/2015
By Andrea Furlan and Amy Robidas, 2015
Pdf document for My Opioid Manager
This publication helps to better understand chronic non-cancer pain management using opioids. It focuses on opioids because they can be one of the more dangerous and misunderstood treatments. The publication helps to prepare for a discussion with a healthcare provider by providing a pain level assessment tool, pain diary, review of available treatments and an in-depth discussion of types of opioids, side effects and possible risks.
Subject Headings Drug Use, Pain
Published by Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network (2015) CAN
Website for Medication Safety Tips
The webpage offers articles and videos on proper handling medications at home. It provides advice on medication storage and use of medications. Special attention is given to use of opioids.
Last modified on 10/16/2015
By Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, 2017
Website for Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB)
This resource explains eligibility and coverage of the Ontario Drug Benefit Program (ODB). There is an additional explanation on coverage for certain types of medications and the explanation how the co-payment works. Applications for drug benefits and co-payment options are also provided.
Subject Headings Drug Use, Financial Assistance
Last modified on 03/21/2017
Website for 5 Questions to Ask About Your Medications
A set of 5 questions that is nationally and internally recognized to help patients and caregivers in improving communications with their health care provider on their medications.
Subject Headings Patient Safety, Drug Use
Published by Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada (2017) CAN
Last modified on 05/23/2017
By Rx&D, Canada's Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies, 2013
Website for Knowledge Is the Best Medicine
The website provides access to the program that helps you take control of your health and work with your doctor and the rest of your healthcare team to manage your medicines safely and appropriately. The program helps to create an up-to-date medication record, gives advice on communicating with your healthcare team and facilitates access to various health-related topics prepared by the leading health organizations in Canada.
Subject Headings Drug Use, Self - Care
Published by Rx&D, Canada's Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (2013) CAN
Last modified on 05/07/2018
Website for MedEffect Canada
MedEffect Canada provides consumers, patients, and health professionals with easy access to information on drug-related risks, adverse reactions, side effects and drug safety. There is also access to the latest drug advisories, warnings and recalls.
Subject Headings Drugs, Patient Safety, Drug Use
Published by Health Canada CAN
Last modified on 09/25/2020
Website for Medication Use Safety Training for Seniors (MUST)
An online educational campaign and workshop designed to promote safe and appropriate medication use. This interactive program includes a ready-to-use PowerPoint presentation with presenter notes and handouts, tips for taking medications safely, feature articles, videos with experts and much more.
Published by National Council on Patient Information and Education (2013) USA
Last modified on 06/10/2016
Website for Arthritis Treatment Options
This website provides an overview of treatment options for people living with arthritis, including medications, surgery and natural treatments. Medication section provides information about the many drugs used to treat arthritis and arthritis-related conditions through the Arthritis Today Drug Guide. Surgery section describes different types of joint procedures and the section on alternative treatment discusses use of nutritional supplements, vitamins and other natural treatments.
Subject Headings Drug Use, Complementary Therapies, Arthritis, Treatment, Surgery
Published by Arthritis Foundation (2016) USA
Last modified on 06/13/2016
Website for MotherToBaby
MotherToBaby, a service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists, is dedicated to providing evidence-based information to mothers, health care professionals, and the general public about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Subject Headings Drug Use, Breastfeeding, Addictions, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Published by Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS) (2013) USA
Last modified on 09/24/2020
Pdf document for Safe Medication Use for Seniors
This pamphlet offers suggestions on safe use, storage and management of medications.
Published by Government of Ontario (2009) CAN
Last modified on 05/03/2016
Pdf document for Pain Control: Support for People with Cancer
This publication is for people living with cancer. It explains different types of pain and different ways of managing pain in cancer patients, including pain medications and alternative therapies.
Subject Headings Cancer, Drug Use, Complementary Therapies, Pain
Published by National Cancer Institute (2014) USA
Last modified on 12/05/2016
Website for National Council on Patient Information and Education
NCPIE works to address critical medicine safe use issues like adherence improvement, prescription drug abuse prevention, treatment and recovery, medication error reduction, quality improvements in healthcare provider – patient medicine communication and safe storage and disposal of medicines.
Subject Headings Patient Safety, Patient Education, Drug Use
Published by National Council on Patient Information and Education (2016) CAN
Last modified on 08/22/2016
By NIH Senior Health, [2017]
Website for Taking Medicines: Managing Your Medicines
National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers simple strategies for senior on managing medications safely.
Subject Headings Patient Safety, Drug Use, Older Adults
Published by National Institute of Health ([2017]) USA
Last modified on 08/02/2017
By U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2010
Pdf document for Avoid Food - Drug Interactions: A Guide from the National Consumers League and U.S. Food and Drug Administration
This guide provides information on frequently used drugs interactions with various foods and drinks, specifically with alcohol and coffee. It describes possible side effects and harmful changes that may result from these interactions. The guide covers popular over-the-counter and prescription drugs but only those that are swallowed rather than injected, sprayed or administered in other ways. The guide is organized alphabetically by types of medical conditions and provides interaction information for commonly used medications for listed conditions.
Subject Headings Drugs, Interactions - Drugs
Published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (2010) USA
By Ingfei Chen, 2017
Website for Parkinson’s Disease: A Guide to Mind and Mood
This web page explains how Parkinson can change person's mind, thinking and behaviour. Some of the most common problems experienced by patients are described and therapy options are also included.
Subject Headings Drug Use, Emotional Health, Parkinson Disease
Published by Caring, Inc. (2017) USA
Last modified on 04/13/2018