Holden M D
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77555-0804.
Postgrad Med. 1992 Jun;91(8):191-4, 199-200. doi: 10.1080/00325481.1992.11701373.
The pharmacopeia of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs is ever expanding, and many of these nonprescription agents cause a variety of adverse drug-drug and drug-patient interactions. It is therefore essential that physicians be aware of the more than 700 active ingredients available in OTC drugs at the local store and make a concerted effort to identify which ones their patients are taking. Healthcare providers also need to educate patients about the potential effects of OTC drugs and encourage them to consult either their physician or their pharmacist before attempting self-medication.
非处方药（OTC）的药典一直在扩充，而且许多这类非处方药会引发各种不良药物相互作用及药物与患者之间的相互作用。因此，医生必须了解当地药店所售非处方药中的700多种活性成分，并共同努力确定患者正在服用哪些成分。医疗保健提供者还需要对患者进行非处方药潜在影响方面的教育，并鼓励他们在尝试自我药疗之前咨询医生或药剂师。
