Don’t Let Confusing Drug Names Fool You

November 2023

You’ll have more look-alike/sound-alike meds to watch out for...as over 80 new drug pairs join ISMP’s List of Confused Drug Names.

For example, the updated list highlights the risk for errors between Lasix and Wakix...naloxone and Lanoxin...citalopram and escitalopram...and hydrALAZINE and hydrOXYzine.

Continue to double-check the full brand and generic name...and type at least 5 letters during product selection to narrow choices.

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