What are sound alike drugs?
What are look-alike sound-alike drugs? LASA drugs are medications that look or sound similar to each other, either by their generic name, or brand name. They might have similar packaging, similar-sounding names, or similar spellings. For example, Prozac sounds a lot like Prilosec when said out loud.
Which drug name is confused with azaTHIOprine?
Using both the brand and generic names on prescriptions and labels….Not Yet Registered?
| Drug Name | Confused Drug Name |
|---|---|
| Drug Name Axert | Confused Drug Name Antivert |
| Drug Name azaCITIDine | Confused Drug Name azaTHIOprine |
| Drug Name azaTHIOprine | Confused Drug Name azaCITIDine |
| Drug Name Azilect | Confused Drug Name Aricept |
What is the category/class of a medication?
A drug class is a set of medications and other compounds that have a similar chemical structures, the same mechanism of action (i.e. binding to the same biological target), a related mode of action, and/or are used to treat the same disease.
What is Ven classification?
VEN analysis (Vital – V, Essential – E, and Non-Essential – N) subsequently, as mentioned, classifies medicines based on their perceived public health impact. Vital medicines (V) are potentially life-saving, have significant side-effects or have major public health importance.
What is a salad drug?
The term SALADs (Sound-Alike Look-Alike Drugs) refers to look-alike and sound-alike drug names and look-alike product packaging which can cause confusion resulting in potentially harmful medication errors.
What are the high risk drugs?
High risk medications
- A – Antimicrobials.
- P – Potassium and other electrolytes, psychotropic medications.
- I – Insulin.
- N – Narcotics, opioids and sedatives.
- C – Chemotherapeutic agents.
- H – Heparin and other anticoagulants.
- S – Safer systems (e.g. safe administration of liquid medications using oral syringes)
How do you prevent LASA errors?
Separate LASA drugs from each other, both in the pharmacy and in the use area. Store LASA drugs in closed compartments away from each other in automated dispensing machine systems and storage areas. Keep reference lists available in all areas involved in medication handling and administration.
What is vital drug?
This medication is a multivitamin product used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, or during pregnancy. Vitamins are important building blocks of the body and help keep you in good health.
What is drug management cycle?
The Medicines Management Cycle illustrates the main steps of effective management of medicines supply: selection, quantification and forecasting, procurement, storage, and distribution.
What is Renvela used to treat?
Indications and Usage for Renvela. Renvela® (sevelamer carbonate) is indicated for the control of serum phosphorus in adults and children 6 years of age and older with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis.
What is Renvela (sevelamer)?
Medically reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD Last updated on Mar 17, 2019. Renvela (sevelamer) is a phosphate binder. Sevelamer helps prevent hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the body) caused by elevated phosphorus. Renvela is used to control phosphorus levels in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Is there a brand name for Renvela?
Other than the fact that it does not have the brand name on its label, it is the exact same drug product as the branded product. Renvela ® (sevelamer carbonate) is used to control phosphorus levels in adults and children 6 years of age and older with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis.
What are the side effects of Renvela?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Renvela: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. constipation that gets worse or does not clear up. joint pain. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.
