176 results about "Taking medication" patented technology

A portable digital patient assistant includes an RFID reader, a central processing unit for processing signals received from the RFID reader, a memory for storing data, and an output operatively linked to the central processing unit for providing output information regarding use of medicinal drugs. Methods for using the portable digital patient assistant include use at the doctor's office, pharmacy, emergency medical vehicle, hospital, home, and use while taking medications to the verify authenticity thereof and prevent drug overdoses. Related methods and systems for manufacturing, packaging, and shipping medicinal drugs to prevent the distribution of counterfeit drugs are also provided. One of the methods includes the steps of preparing a predetermined amount of a specific type of drug for patient end-users; forming discrete individual doses of the specific type of drug; and associating a respective RFID tag with each of the discrete individual doses of the specific type of drug so that when the specific type of drug is distributed to the patient end-users, at least one RFID reader may be employed to read the RFID tags associated with each of the discrete individual doses to thereby verify the authenticity of the doses as they move through a distribution channel from a manufacture to the patient end-users.

A portable medication compliance device (10) having a body (12) and compartments (22) formed in the body. A microprocessor (120) is disposed in the body (12) and is coupled to each of the compartments (22). The microprocessor (120) is programmable to determine relative time intervals for dispensing medication from each of the compartments, to notify the user when a dose of medication is to be taken from each of the compartments, and to record the opening of each of the compartments in a memory. Programming buttons (24) are positioned proximate the body and are coupled to the microprocessor (120). The programming buttons (24) enable a user to program the microprocessor. The device may also be programmed via a remote computer through communication means (47A). A display means (16) such as a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is positioned on the body and is coupled to the microprocessor (120). The LCD (16) displays data including the relative time intervals for dispensing medication determined by the microprocessor (120).

An adjustable health improvement device for modifying a daily behavior by reminding a person to take medication includes a generally vertical housing for removably holding an instrument, such as a toothbrush, for use in a daily activity. A second adjoining member is operably connected to the housing member and defines therebetween a recess for retaining a container for holding a material, such as medication, to be taken by the person. The second member is movable relative to the housing for adjusting the size of the recess to accommodate various sizes of, for example, medicine bottles. When a person reaches to use the toothbrush, for example, the person is reminded to take the medication due to its close proximity.

This invention allows medications to be held in bottles in a “medicine organizer device” in such a way that all medications can be identified and taken by the user easily and safely and at the appropriate time. It minimizes the risks associated with forgetting to take medication. The invention facilitates direct transfer of the appropriate dosage of medicine to the patient's mouth without the need of hand contact that in addition to sanitary considerations can lead to dropping the medication before oral ingestion.

The present invention provides a management system and method for using same that is simple, reliable and extremely easy to use. It comprises a label having a plurality of raised tabs that are depressed upon the occurrence of an event such as taking medication to provide a tactile and a visual record of medication use. It can be secured to a medication container or other object, and thus is not subject to being misplaced or forgotten. The system can be integrated with a pharmacy's computerized pharmaceutical record and prescription label printing system or it can be a stand-alone paste-on label. Alternatively, it can be used in combination with pill-dispensing packs to dispense medication while maintaining a record of use. The label can be in the form of an overlay, which is placed over a preprinted container or a container having a prescription label. The use of a pressure sensitive releasable adhesive permits the removal of the overlay label in the event that is it necessary to read information on the underlying label. The underlying label is provided with a plurality of raised tabs that correspond to the number of doses to be taken per day and the number of days for which the medication is to be taken.

A medical information and support system that allows user's to gain access to their medical information on a mobile device terminal that interfaces to an application and server system through a wireless network. The mobile device may also interface to medical measurement systems to obtain vital and / or physiological measurements of the user. They system can trigger alarms if the physiological measurements are of concern. In addition, the mobile device can be used to provide instructions to a user to perform certain medical actions such as taking medication, as well as identifying the dosages and types of medication. The user can mobile device or through a web interface to the application and server system. In addition, health care entities may also access and / or modify the medical information through a web interface to the application and server system

An adjustable health improvement device for modifying a daily behavior by reminding a person to take medication includes a generally vertical housing for removably holding an instrument, such as a toothbrush, for use in a daily activity. A second adjoining member is operably connected to the housing member and defines therebetween a recess for retaining a container for holding a material, such as medication, to be taken by the person. The second member is movable relative to the housing for adjusting the size of the recess to accommodate various sizes of, for example, medicine bottles. When a person reaches to use the toothbrush, for example, the person is reminded to take the medication due to its close proximity.

A medication reminder and compliance system including a pill box, a pill box and electronic device; or a pill box, electronic device and remote server. The pill box includes several detachable dosettes, each divided into several chambers having a door. A two-color LED is disposed beneath each chamber and is activated when a specific reminder time is reached. The LED initially illuminates the associated chamber with a green light but changes to a flashing red light if the door is not opened within a preset time. A switch engaged with the door deactivates the LED when the door is opened. The electronic device communicates with the pill box and alerts the patient when it is time to take medication. A remote server which communicates with both the pill box and electronic device can be programmed to control the reminder schedule and monitor the patient's compliance with a prescribed medication regimen.

The present invention is a medication management system for use with a programmable mobile device, such as a cell phone, smart phone, or a tablet computer. The invention consists of a case that encases or attaches to the mobile device, with a pill container attached to the case, and software for execution by the mobile device to manage the use of medication, generally in the form of pills, by the user of the mobile device. The pill container slideably engages the case so that doses of pills in the container may be removed by sliding the container out far enough to expose the next dose of pills and turning the mobile device and case over. The software allows the user to program a dosing schedule into it and then alerts the user when it is time to take doses of pills.

A medication dosage reminder device (1300) operating on the exterior of a medication container (C6) includes a selector member (1304) retentively engaged with an attached cooperating support member (1306). The selector is engageably movable to each of a plurality of selectable positions referencing dosage time indicia (1308). The indicia may be inscribed to establish a highly customized schedule. A selection may be secured against inadvertent displacement of the selector. The selector and the scheduled dosage time period form a reminder indicating when a next dose is due or when the last dose was taken. A standardized device is suitable for use with a large variety of curved wall and flat wall containers.

A portable programmable timer for notifying a user of an appointment, such as a scheduled time to take medication or a supplement, includes a display, a speaker capable of providing audible alerts, a processor to control the operations of said device; a program comprising routines and parameters that control said promotion device stored in the processor, a programming interface for entering reminder data into the device, nonvolatile memory for storing the reminder data, and an input / output interface for updating the program or transferring alert data into the device.

The invention discloses an intelligent inhaler holster with a system and method to sense, track properties of inhaled air and medication, alert in hostile environments, map medication with personal dynamics, inhaled air and environment for better health, along with predictive and prognostic analytics. The system includes a sensor module to sense various environmental parameters of the personal environment envelope surrounding the individual. The system also includes an inhaler module configured to track the medication taken by the user. The system also has a processing module to collect data from multiple numbers of environmental sensors and further dynamically processes the information from the inhaler module including the time and location from where the user has taken medication. The processing module alerts for deviations, learns the preferred settings, advises based on trends, predictive and prognostic analytics.

The invention relates to the technical field of intelligent medicine, and in particular relates to a medication reminding method and a client. The medication reminding method comprises the following steps: acquiring drug names; according to the drug names, inquiring medication information corresponding to the drug names in a medication database; and according to the medication information, and reminding medication. The medication reminding method provided by the invention achieves intelligent medication reminding on a user, so that the user can take drugs timely according to the reminding; therefore, medication efficacy is guaranteed.

The invention consists of a medication docking station that will accept pre-sorted medication array packages (a.k.a “blister packs”). The docking station will use digital image processing schemes to determine the state of each medication chamber. The digital image processing algorithm uses color content of a given cell (chamber) as a means to determine the state of that cell. If the color content matches that of a known empty cell, then the cell will be reported as empty, otherwise it will be determined as non-empty. The method can detect partial removal of medication pills. Also the information regarding the med-pack can be transmitted via wired or wireless means to a custom server or personal computer for further processing or forwarding to a user-client on the internet interested in adherence of a patient or care-recipient in taking medication.

A computerized system comprising a social robot for interacting with a patient in order to improve the patient's adherence to a health or medical regime. A patient is instructed to perform a health activity (e.g., take medication, step on scale, measure glucose, play a game) at certain intervals in order to reach a specified goal or expected result. The results of the health activity are recorded in a wireless health device and transmitted to a computer. The computer interprets the result of health activity and communicates an action to the robot. If the patient performs the activity within a specified interval and results are consistent with the specified goal or expected result, the robot communicates relief or pleasure. If the patient does not perform the activity within a specified interval, or if the results are not consistent with the specified goal or expected result, the robot communicates anxiety, disappointment or exhibits symptoms of an effect such as hunger or illness.

The invention relates to a medical auxiliary device, in particular to an intelligent automatic dispenser. The intelligent automatic dispenser includes a dispensing box. The dispensing box is composedof an upper cover connected from top to bottom in turn. An upper box body and a low box body are formed. A medicine storage box is arranged in that upper cover. A medicine dispense device and a medicine dispensing device are sequentially built into that upper box body from the top to the bottom. A medicine take funnel and a medicine taking box are arrange in that lower box, and the medicine dispensing box is built with a medicine storing box, a medicine dispense device and a medicine dispensing device, so that medicines in the medicine storing box can be accurately distinguished by the medicine dispensing device and dispensed by the medicine dispensing device, and finally put into the medicine taking box, so that the whole medicine dispensing process is fast and convenient. The controllerrecords the drug loading condition in real time, and can set the medication parameters through the mobile phone APP or touch display screen, which is convenient and quick, and can set the medication alarm clock reminder through the mobile phone terminal or the medication dispensing device to prevent the patient from forgetting to take medication.

The invention discloses a Diltiazem Hydrochloride slow release type micro-drop pill and the process for preparation, which comprises mixing two or more Diltiazem Hydrochloride micro-drop pills by a finite proportion, packing into hard gelatin capsule or pressing into tablet. The preparation can be used for the prevention and cure of hypertension and stenocardia diseases triggered by blood pressure and heart rate rise within several hours after getting up.

A wireless prescription management and access system integrated with participating pharmacies and the user's wireless communication account improves patient compliance by alerting the user to take medications in accordance with dosage requirements by transmission of a wireless reminder signal to the user's cellular telephone or other personal wireless device. The system further functions to provide the user, as well as the attending physician, with remote on-demand access to the user's current prescription list as maintained by the user's pharmacy via a wireless link between the user's cellular phone and the pharmacy. The system is preferably integrated with patient and prescription records in a database maintained by the user's participating pharmacy to provide access to prescription records and other relevant patient information, such as allergies and emergency contact information.

A health improvement device for modifying a daily behavior by reminding a person to take medication includes a generally vertically upstanding housing. The housing includes first and second adjoining sections. The first section is provided to removably hold an instrument, such as a toothbrush, for use in a daily activity. The second section is provided for holding a material, such as medication, to be taken by the person. When a person reaches to use the toothbrush, for example, the person is reminded to take the medication due to its proximity in the second section.

An apparatus for protecting against subcutaneous bleeding and skin tears in persons taking medications for thinning their blood includes an inner sleeve portion extending from a wrist of a wearer for a length of at least a forearm of such wearer. An outer portion extending from behind such wearers knuckles to at least such forearm for providing protection against such subcutaneous bleeding and skin tears in persons taking medications for thinning their blood. A strap is attached to such outer leather portion and extends between a thumb and index finger of such wearer. A securing device engages the strap and an outer surface of such outer leather portion for securing the apparatus in place and for enabling a portion of the apparatus to be turned back so that such wearer can wash their hands without removing the apparatus.

Described herein are medication-dispensing devices that can comprise mixing and / or entertainment features. These devises are designed to make the experience of taking medication more tolerable for certain classes of individuals that are averse to taking medication, such as small children. In some embodiments, the devices are interactive and configured such that a user can visualize a medication-mixing process or how his or her interaction effects the device. In some embodiments, the devices can comprise a reward-dispensing portion configured to provide a motivational reward for using the device and thus taking a medication. In some embodiments, the medication-dispensing devices comprise features that emit pleasant or exciting sensory output.

The invention relates to a penfluridol oral preparation with novel specifications. Each dosage unit contains 2.5 to 3 mg of penfluridol. When the medicament of the invention is used, the prior common method of taking 20 mg of the medicament is changed from once a week into once a day. The oral preparation is used for the maintenance treatment of schizophrenics after undergoing other psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy and having obviously relieved symptoms, prevents relapse, avoids the side effects of taking the medicament once a week, and is economical, effective and fewer in side effects than other maintaining medicaments.

The medication reminding and confirming system of the present invention can effectively arrange medication, prevent taking wrong medication, and timely or when medication is used, and has various reminder methods and can adapt to the needs of different patients. And make full use of the communication terminal to conveniently realize the reminder and confirmation function of taking the medicine, and send the reminder information of the failure to take the medicine to the monitoring terminal when it is judged that the patient fails to take the medicine, so that the guardian of the patient can obtain the patient's medicine taking situation in time and take corresponding measures.

A medication reminder and compliance system including a pill box, a pill box and electronic device; or a pill box, electronic device and remote server. The pill box includes several detachable dosettes, each divided into several chambers having a door. A two-color LED is disposed beneath each chamber and is activated when a specific reminder time is reached. The LED initially illuminates the associated chamber with a green light but changes to a flashing red light if the door is not opened within a preset time. A switch engaged with the door deactivates the LED when the door is opened. The electronic device communicates with the pill box and alerts the patient when it is time to take medication. A remote server which communicates with both the pill box and electronic device can be programmed to control the reminder schedule and monitor the patient's compliance with a prescribed medication regimen.

This invention relates to smart bottle system that informs the user through a display, the time and date that the contents are to be taken. More specifically, the smart bottle system provides an information to the user / patient, the time to take medication and inform the caregiver, physician, pharmacy personnel, or patient / users of missed doses, the profile, and / or the health condition of the patient / user. The bottle system may track the doses remaining in the bottle, and inform the caregiver or patient / user, or pharmacy personnel the time to get a refill of the medication. The system can able to compute the profile and / or health condition of the users, based on the medication intake, and / or missed, or users image, and can communicate with the persons located remotely by sending / receiving information.

Elevation in resting heart rate is associated with anxiety disorders and depression. Biofeedback techniques enable individuals to regulate involuntary physiological parameters such as heart rate. Embodiments of the invention described herein relate to a compact wearable biofeedback interface device which alerts the wearer when their measured heart rate exceeds a preselected individualized threshold. Once alerted of an elevation in heart rate the user can take steps to reduce their heart rate such as taking medication, employing meditative or relaxation techniques or seeking medical treatment.

The invention provides a felodipine controlled release preparation for delaying the release and the preparation method thereof. The controlled release preparation can delay the release for 4 to 6 hours and then continue to release for some time to increase the duration time of a drug. Patients can take the drug before sleeping, the effective dosage of the drug is released continuously beginning from next morning, so that the effect of the drug and the occurrence of a disease appear at the same rhythm. As a result, the patients of high blood pressure can safely pass the high occurrence time of cardiovascular events, which overcomes the inconvenience of common preparations cause by taking the drug early in the morning for the 'Morning Blood Pressure Surge' of high blood pressure.