Watch for Meds That Are Prone to 10-Fold Dosing Errors

December 2016

A recent mix-up will put focus on preventing 10-fold dosing errors.

In the latest case, a child received 3 mL of risperidone 1 mg/mL liquid instead of the prescribed 0.3 mL.

The patient used the wrong strength for four months.

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Table of Contents

Medication Errors Watch for Meds That Are Prone to 10-Fold Dosing Errors
Adverse Events Add Allergic Reactions to Excipients to Patient Profiles
Medication Errors Avoid Mix-Ups With Trajenta, Trulicity, and Toujeo
Eating Disorders Expect to See Vyvanse Rxs for Treating Binge Eating Disorder
Natural Health Products Expect Patients to Buy Turmeric Supplements for Arthritis, Cancer, and More
Gout Expect More Corticosteroid Rxs for Gout Attacks
Neurology & Pain Look Out for Patients at Risk for Breathing Problems From Gabapentin
Infectious Diseases Don't Be Surprised to See "Watchful Waiting" for Kids With Earaches
Vaccines Shingrix Will Be a Cousin to the Zostavax II Vaccine
Cancer Don't Be Surprised to See Cancer Patients Taking More Than One Opioid for Pain
Women's Health Stay Alert for Meds That Can Decrease Milk Production