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Missed medication elderly

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Hypoglycemia
Arrhythmia
Stroke from BP swing

Quick summary

Symptoms — call 112. No double dose unless told. Check sugar if diabetic.

Do This Now

Step 1: Call doctor line or 112 if symptoms — chest pain, seizure, high sugar
Step 2: Do not double dose unless specifically instructed
Step 3: Check blood sugar if diabetic
Step 4: Document which dose missed and when
Step 5: Seek same-day advice for blood thinners missed

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT double warfarin or DOAC without doctor — bleed risk.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT skip calling because "only one dose."

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call prescriber on-call or 112 if symptoms.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Pharmacist can sometimes advise timing of next dose.

When Professional Care Is Needed

Chest pain, seizure, glucose extreme, or stroke signs needs 112 not phone tag.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — ER if symptomatic hypoglycemia not responding oral.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Anticoagulant bridge decisions physician only.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Triage symptoms first — dosing questions secondary to instability.

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