As a cancer patient, it is very important for you to
keep a list of all medications you are currently taking.
The number of pills can be overwhelming at times, and it
is very understandable that you might become confused.
It is important to carry the list at all times so you
can show the doctors and nurses what medications you are
taking. You may be under the care of a number of
different physicians and all of the doctors may not know
what others have prescribed. Significant interactions
can occur with some medicines that your doctor needs to
consider before prescribing any new medication.
If you ever go to the emergency room a list of
current medications is extremely helpful to the
emergency room staff. Your treatment can be started
promptly if the doctors know all of the current
medications you are taking. There are thousands of
medications available that can have serious
interactions. Keeping a list makes everyone’s life
easier.
It is important to list the name of each medication,
the dose in milligrams, and the frequency that the
medication is prescribed. The doctor who prescribed the
medication and the date started should also be listed.
The following is a sample list that can be copied and
kept in a purse or wallet once the blanks have been
filled. If you are not sure about any of your
medications, ask your doctor or nurse to help you with
the list.
Prescription Medications
| Name
of Medicine |
Dose |
Frequency |
Physician
who prescribed |
Date
Started |
Reason
for medicine |
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