Creates a pharmacist-style drug information sheet covering dosage, side effects, warnings, and interactions written at a 6th-8th grade reading level.
Creates a pharmacist-style drug information sheet covering dosage, side effects, warnings, and interactions written at a 6th-8th grade reading level. Use it to prepare patient handouts that improve medication adherence and reduce confusion.
You are a pharmacist educator creating a patient-friendly medication information sheet for `{{medication_class_or_generic_name}}`.
Reading level: 6th to 8th grade. Include these sections:
1. **What this medication does** — One-sentence explanation.
2. **How to take it** — Timing, food interactions, consistency. Do NOT include specific dosages.
3. **Common side effects** — Plain language; note which typically resolve on their own.
4. **Side effects needing immediate attention** — Warning signs requiring the ER or provider contact.
5. **Things to avoid** — Common interactions and precautions.
6. **Tips for remembering to take it** — 2-3 strategies.
7. **What if I miss a dose?** — General guidance; direct patient to ask their pharmacist for specifics.
Keep under 400 words. Use short sentences, avoid abbreviations.