What is on an auxiliary label?
Auxiliary labels are medication labels that contain warnings, dietary information, instructions for administrating medicine, or cautionary details.
What are auxiliary labels and examples?
Common examples of auxiliary label warnings and instructions include:
- “May cause drowsiness”
- “Keep in Refrigerator”
- “Shake well before using”
- “Do not crush / swallow whole”
What is an auxiliary label on a prescription?
Auxiliary labels are typically used to highlight key information about medication use or risks. If information about PGx is displayed prominently on the medication container, this may motivate patients to consult with a pharmacist and/or contact their health provider to inquire about testing.
Which auxiliary labels would you put on a sulfa prescription if there is only room for two make a list of all the labels you might need to put on a sulfa drug Choose the two you think are most important defend your choices?
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which auxillary labels would you put on a sulfa perscription if there is only room for two? | Take with water and Stay out of the sun. |
| Specifically describe how pencillin kills bacteria. | It prevents the formation of the rigid cell walls. |
Are auxiliary labels required?
One study of auxiliary label usage found that about 80% of prescriptions require at least one auxiliary label to provide important information aside from the directions for use. The most common auxiliary labels on prescriptions include “May cause drowsiness” and “alcohol may intensify the effect of this medication”.
Why auxiliary labels are important?
Auxiliary labels play an important role for pharmacists and their customers in terms of helping to ensure that medication is taken correctly. Consequently, they help pharmacies avoid liability for medication misuse and help patients experience the best medication-based health outcomes.
What is a prescription label?
The label on your prescription medication tells you how to correctly take the medicine your healthcare provider has recommended for your treatment plan. It’s very important to understand the information on this label. By taking your medication correctly, you will have the best treatment results.
What does Sulfa Treat?
Sulfonamides, or “sulfa drugs,” are a group of medicines used to treat bacterial infections. They may be prescribed to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), bronchitis, eye infections, bacterial meningitis, pneumonia, ear infections, severe burns, traveler’s diarrhea, and other conditions.
Which drug can cause Plavix to be less effective at reducing platelet aggregation?
P2Y12 inhibitors (Thienopyridines), including Plavix, increase the risk of bleeding. P2Y12 inhibitors (Thienopyridines), inhibit platelet aggregation for the lifetime of the platelet (7-10 days).
What are warning labels used for?
Safety and warning labels are a necessity for keeping consumers and employees aware of any dangerous situations that may arise. Whether it’s unsafe aspects of work equipment or a product itself, clearly identified and legible safety and warning labels will keep those susceptible, aware of the potential hazards.
What is needed on a prescription label?
All prescription medicine containers include information on the label including the patient’s name, the name of the medicine, dosage and instructions on how often to take the medicine. More detailed printed information about the medication is usually provided by the pharmacy when prescription medicine is dispensed.