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Checklist for Brown Bag Medication Checkup What to check for: Indication for each medication Drug interactions between medications and food Adverse drug reactions (esp. which ones to report or how to manage them) Expiration dates of medications How the patient is taking his/her medications Physical disabilities Monitoring tests How the medication is being stored Cultural, reading level, capability Allergies Make sure the patient understands: What each medication is used for How to take each medication (i.e. with or without food, number of times per day, etc.) What to expect from the medication Side effects (esp. which ones to report or how to manage them) Take home messages for the patient: Stress the importance of properly disposing of expired or discontinued medications Clarify questions on any remaining prescriptions Explain the importance of proper storage with certain medication (i.e. nitroglycerin) Remind patients to communicate with their doctor or pharmacist about any side effects of prescription medications, OTCs, or herbals Suggest medication schedules and the importance of compliance Reinforce lifestyle modifications to promote well-being Source: Ohio Pharmacists Association © 2003-2014 Ohio Patient Safety Institute ▪ A subsidiary of the Ohio Health Council