Watch for this one for your patients on chemotherapy.
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1. Pictured Counselling Cue Card: a free sample of our counselling reference
2. Patient Consultation: exactly what a pharmacist may say to a patient picking up this medication, with formatting to show where the information is coming from on the cue card
Clearly, there are nuances that may not be captured in this format. The goal here is to provide you with an example of how a pharmacist may counsel a patient. Basic counselling tactics (e.g. showing the patient the labeled medication as you read it, having the patient repeat the information in their own words, double checking allergies, and so on) may not be depicted in the interest of keeping the content concise.
RPh: Hi! Is this medication new for you?
Patient: Yes.
RPh: Ok. What has (prescriber) told you?
Patient: They said it would help with my nausea and vomiting during chemo.
RPh: Ok. This medication is called NETUPITANT AND PALONOSETRON, or AKYNZEO, and you'll use it (as directed). It's in the family of what's called antiemetics, but basically it will help with the nausea and vomiting, usually along with other medications prescribed to you, caused by chemo, and typically takes 1 hour to work. You can take it with or without food, but follow your oncologist's instructions. Side effects may include headache, fatigue, or constipation; please let us or your (prescriber) know if these become bothersome. This medication may not be right for you or adjustments may be recommended if you are at risk of serotonin syndrome, if you have kidney or liver impairment, or if you are taking certain medications such as alprazolam or diltiazem. Avoid all grapefruit when taking this medication, and do not crush or chew it. Store it at room temperature.
RPh: Did you have any questions?
Patient: No that's great, thanks!
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