• Aust Prescr · Jun 2019

    Review

    When should I take my medicines?

    • Louise Grannell.
    • Alfred Health, Melbourne.
    • Aust Prescr. 2019 Jun 1; 42 (3): 86-89.

    Adherence To Drug Regimens Is Critical To Optimise Therapeutic Outcomes To Aid Adherence Patient Preferences Must Be Discussed When Considering The Timing Of Doses Especially For Chronic TherapyThe Appropriate Timing Of Administration Should Maximise Therapeutic Effects And Minimise Adverse Reactions If Possible Doses Should Fit With The Patient’s Daily RoutinesCheck If Drug Absorption Is Affected By Meals Food May Increase Or Decrease Absorption And May Also Improve Gastric ToleranceNon Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs Are Usually Taken With Food For Patients With Acute Pain Administration Without Food May Be AcceptableThe Best Time To Take Antihypertensive Drugs Is Uncertain Chronotherapy Studies May Clarify Any Influence Of Evening Or Morning Doses On Clinical Outcomes

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