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Exposure to the sun that heats yesterday's storm caused a rise in temperature. There is a need to watch out for when the weather heats up, the temperature was above 30 degrees Celsius can reduce the efficacy of the drug so that it becomes ineffective.
"Pharmaceutical manufacturers recommend most of its products are stored at controlled room temperature of 20-25 degrees Celsius. During extremely hot or cold weather, turned into a storage temperature above or below that range. This can cause the drugs changed physically, potential loss, or even threaten health, "said Skye McKennon, clinical assistant professor in the School of Pharmacy University of Washington.
For patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes or heart disease, the dose of medication that can be life-threatening broken. Even common drugs sold in the market can also be damaged and potentially dangerous. Moreover, such damage can not be seen just to the naked eye.
"Damage to the antibiotic drugs can cause abdominal pain or kidney damage. Aspirin damaged have side effects that cause stomach cramps sicker than usual cramps. Hydrocortisone cream can be decomposed and not efficacious in the heat," said Dr. McKennon as reported by the New York Times.
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A wide variety of diagnostic tests such as tests to determine blood sugar levels, pregnancy or ovulation, is also very sensitive to moisture. If the test strip exposed to humidity, fluid in the test will dissolve and can give a false reading results are not accurate.
Thyroid, birth control pills and other medicines that contain hormones are also very susceptible to changes in temperature. This drug has the basic ingredients of proteins and protein when exposed to heat will change the nature. Just as the eggs are exposed to heat, it will be overcooked.
To ensure that the drug remains safe, follow these suggestions:
Store in a cool and dry place. Despite the name, the medicine cabinet is often the worst place to store medications because of high humidity, especially if placed in the bathroom. If children or animals can get into the medicine box, place the drug on a higher shelf or safes.
Special packaging. Do not fall asleep with special packaging and seemed expensive designed to protect drugs, foil packaging for example. There is no evidence that this package is able to protect the drug is better than a standard pill bottles.
Do not store the drugs in the car. The temperature in a car can skyrocket while it is parked. We recommend saving drugs in a separate bag or pocket while traveling. When leaving the car, do not tingalkan drugs in the car.
Dispose of medications that have been damaged. Never take medicine that has changed color or consistency, especially those without an expiration date. Check also if the odors are not uncommon. Throw away the pills that have been sticking to one another, chipped, hard or softer than usual.
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