More look-alike/sound-alike errors will harm patients
July 2013
More look-alike/sound-alike errors will harm patients...but you can help prevent mix-ups.
Methadone and metolazone mishaps happen since both names look very similar on poorly written Rxs...and both come in 5 mg and 10 mg tabs.
This is scary because methadone is a powerful opioid...and could cause breathing problems and death if given to the wrong person.
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