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Results 1 - 10 of 14 for medication safety
  1. Medication Errors (National Library of Medicine)  
    Medicines treat infectious diseases, prevent problems from chronic diseases, and ease pain. But medicines can also cause harmful reactions if not used correctly. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/medicationerrors.html - Health Topics
  2. Medicines (National Library of Medicine)  
    Medicines can treat diseases and improve your health. If you are like most people, you need to take medicine at some point in your life. You may need to take medicine ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/medicines.html - Health Topics
  3. Medicines and Children (National Library of Medicine)  
    Children aren't just small adults. It is especially important to remember this when giving medicines to children. Giving a child the wrong dose or a medicine ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/medicinesandchildren.html - Health Topics
  4. Drug Reactions (National Library of Medicine)  
    Most of the time, medicines make our lives better. They reduce aches and pains, fight infections, and control problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/drugreactions.html - Health Topics
  5. Heart Failure (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is heart failure? Heart failure means that your heart can't pump enough oxygen-rich blood to meet your body's needs. Heart failure doesn't mean that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/heartfailure.html - Health Topics
  6. Barotrauma (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... chewing gum and yawning to relieve the pressure. Medications such as decongestants may also help.
    https://medlineplus.gov/barotrauma.html - Health Topics
  7. Pet Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Pets can add fun, companionship and a feeling of safety to your life. Before getting a pet, think carefully about which animal is best for your family. What ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pethealth.html - Health Topics
  8. Patient Safety (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Make sure you know how to take your medications correctly. Get a second opinion about treatment options Keep a copy of your own medical history Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    https://medlineplus.gov/patientsafety.html - Health Topics
  9. Drug Safety (National Library of Medicine)  
    Before any drug can be sold in the United States, it must be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is true whether it's a prescription ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/drugsafety.html - Health Topics
  10. COPD (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)? COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a group of lung diseases that make it hard to breathe ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/copd.html - Health Topics
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