Improving the medication literacy at the time of discharge from hospital (the LiMeTiD study).

Unintended discrepancy in medications at the time of discharge from the hospital is associated with an increased incidence of adverse drug events, including readmission to hospital. Medication literacy is an essential part of health literacy and can reduce medication discrepancies. This prospective observational cohort study aimed to measure the medication literacy of patients at the time of discharge from the hospital when managed with usual care and after the introduction of a medication literacy improvement instrument.

Pharmacokinetics and Effects on Saliva Flow of Sublingual and Oral Atropine in Clozapine-Treated and Healthy Adults: An Interventional Cross-Over Study.

Background: Sublingual atropine is an effective treatment of clozapine-induced hypersalivation. This study aims to investigate the pharmacokinetics of atropine after sublingual and oral administration and study the dose effect of atropine on saliva secretion.

Methods: An interventional cross-over clinical trial where participants received 0.

The effect of sublingual atropine sulfate on clozapine-induced hypersalivation: a multicentre, randomised placebo-controlled trial.

Background: Hypersalivation and drooling are commonly reported in clozapine-treated patients. Current management strategies have been evaluated using subjective measures. Many case reports describe the successful use of atropine in the treatment of the condition.