Use this chart to document the name of your medicine, its color, what it's for, dosage, how often and when to take, the prescribing doctor, pharmacy phone number, special instructions, and refill date.
Taking medicine may be new to you, and there may be a lot to remember. For example,why are you taking it? What time should you take it? How often do you take it, and how many pills do you take? It's very important to take medicine the right way — just as your doctor tells you.
Taking medications properly is another part of compliance. Medicines may not work unless taken as prescribed. Or they can leave you dizzy, sick or worse. Or, without knowing it, you could counteract one medicine by taking it with another. Take part in treatment decisions and, if you don't understand something, ask questions. Carefully follow the agreed upon treatment plan, and watch for and work with your healthcare team to solve any problems.
Beta blockers are prescribed for high blood pressure, heart failure, angina, and other health conditions. Watch this video to find out how the drug works.
Dr. Clyde Yancy, former American Heart Association president, stresses the importance of understanding and taking your medications.
Cholesterol absorption inhibitors are drugs prescribed to lower blood cholesterol levels. Learn how they work.
If you are taking diuretic drugs for your health condition, watch this video to learn how they work to flush excess fluids from the body.
Prescription vitamin B3 is often prescribed with a fibrate drug to help lower cholesterol levels. Learn how these drugs work together in your body.
Bile acid binding resins are sometimes prescribed to control blood cholesterol levels. If your doctor has prescribed a resin drug for you, watch this video to find out how the drug works.
Statins drugs are a first line treatment for heart disease. Find out how statins work in your body to lower cholesterol and protect your heart.
Learn how warfarin helps balance your body's clotting and bleeding abilities, and how the INR test helps your doctor learn if your prescription is right for you.
Understand what the INR test measures, and what your healthy INR level should be.
Understand some general guidelines to properly and safely take warfarin, and what foods, beverages and medications can change how your warfarin works.
Watch how you can help prevent common injuries while on warfarin, and what to do in case of emergency.
Learn which foods can affect how your warfarin therapy is working.
Watch how blood clots are helpful in healing skin injuries, but dangerous when they form inside a blood vessel.
Watch how a blood clot can threaten your life, when it forms inside of a blood vessel.
Learn the goal of anticoagulant medication, and who may be prescribed anticoagulant therapy.
Learn important strategies to help you take your anticoagulant exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
As part of your treatment, you may be prescribed an anticoagulant. This is a type of drug that affects your blood. It prevents blood clots from forming. If you have a blood clot, an anticoagulant can keep it from growing larger. But because anticoagulants interfere with clotting, they can lead to uncontrollable bleeding. This can be especially dangerous if you are cut or injured. It's important to be aware of the dangers associated with anticoagulants so you can use them safely.
See what common and uncommon side effects you may experience when taking an anticoagulant, and when to call either your doctor or 911 for help.
Watch how you can help prevent common injuries while on an anticoagulant, and what to do in case of emergency.
Learn how to properly inject Lovenox and understand that it is a medication used to reduce the risk of developing blood clots in the deep veins of your body.
Learn how to properly inject Enoxaparin and understand that it is a medication used to reduce the risk of developing blood clots in the deep veins of your body.
Patients who require anticoagulation therapy, more commonly called blood thinners, have to be very careful when taking this medication. This program will teach patients which areas they need to monitor and how they can use this medication safely and effectively.
Many times patients don't even know that they have a blood clot. In Part 2, learn what symptoms may indicate a blood clot is present.
Anticoagulation therapy is effective but requires a delicate balance to achieve the best results. In Part 3, learn what patients on this therapy need to know.
Patients who require anticoagulation therapy not only have to inject the medication but they must change diet and physical activity as well. Learn why in Part 4.
When you have AFib, or atrial fibrillation, you are at increased risk of stroke because the irregular heartbeats caused by AFib lead to blood clots. Learn about blood thinners, if you are a good candidate to be taking them, and how they can help reduce your risk of stroke.
Find out why anticoagulants, or blood thinner drugs, are prescribed and how they work. You'll need to follow some important but simple self-care rules to stay safe on blood thinners. Watch this video to learn more.
Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents are medicines that reduce blood clotting in an artery, a vein or the heart. Blood clots can block the blood flow to your heart muscle and cause a heart attack. They can also block blood flow to your brain, causing a stroke.
Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents are medicines that reduce blood clotting in an artery, vein or the heart. Blood clots can block the blood flow to your heart muscle and cause a heart attack. They can also block blood flow to your brain, causing a stroke. Doctors use these medicines to help patients prevent strokes caused by a blood clot.
