Patent attributes
This invention relates to a tamper resistant medication dispenser. The medication dispenser is programmed to dispense a specified dose of medication at a specified interval. The medication dispenser prevents direct access to the medication by the patient. The medication is dispensed to the patient dissolved in a large volume of liquid to prevent intravenous and intranasal abuse. The medication dispenser can be equipped with a self destruct mechanism when tampered with and have the ability to record video for subsequent monitoring, the actual medication ingestion of the medication infused liquid by the patient. It is especially useful for controlled substances which have high potential for abuse such as opioids, benzodiazepines and barbiturates and anesthetic agents and when patient compliance with medications is necessary such as medications for the treatment of contagious diseases.
