Prevent Mix-Ups With Meds That Require Reconstitution

November 2020

You play a key role in preventing reconstitution errors with oral powders for suspension (amoxicillin, oseltamivir, etc).

There have been many reports over the years of patients getting these meds from the pharmacy with too much water...not enough...or even NONE added.

This is scary...accidentally taking the dry powder could cause throat irritation or other side effects, or lead to an overdose.

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Table of Contents

Medication Errors Prevent Mix-Ups With Meds That Require Reconstitution
Fever Improve Accuracy With Noncontact Infrared Thermometers
Allergic Reactions Know Differences Between Emerade and Other Epinephrine Injectors
Substance Use Disorder Stay Alert for Surprising Rxs and OTCs Being Abused
Supplements Listen for Patients Asking About "Memory Supplements"
Med Safety Don't Be Afraid to Speak Up for Safety
Med Administration Help Investigate Whether a Med Can Be Cut or Crushed
Migraine Think of Ajovy as Similar to Aimovig and Emgality for Migraine Prophylaxis
HIV & AIDS Get Ready for the Once-Monthly Injectable HIV Med, Cabenuva