Table.

Drugs associated with high risk of iatrogenic harm

Class of drug	Strategies for reducing risk of iatrogenic harm
Warfarin	Use optimal monitoring systems
Immunosuppressants	Warn against chickenpox and offer varicella-zoster immunoglobulin as needed
Corticosteroids	Use prophylactic measures for osteoporosis
	Warn against chickenpox and offer varicella-zoster immunoglobulin as needed
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents	Caution in groups at high risk (for example, over 75 years old)
Antidepressants	Match drug to patient and his or her lifestyle
Lithium	Caution in suicidal patients
	Use optimal monitoring systems
General	Education of patients
	Concordance
	Interactions with other drugs
	Ensure all parts of medical system are aware the patient is taking these drugs