Rational Drug Use Adherence and Counseling in ART programs文档.pptVIP

* MMS: recap the discussion on aspects of irrational drug use briefly with this slide and the following 2. NSS: Diagnosis: Inadequate examination of patient Incomplete communication between patient and doctor Lack of full medical and medication history e.g. Rifampicin in Tb treatment and Stavudine (d4t), EFV potential for teratogenicity Prescribing: Extravagant prescribing: Expensive drugs are used when less expensive equivalents are available. Over-prescribing: Prescribed drugs are not needed, or the dosage is too high. Patient has gained weight after ART and dosage is not changed. Inc