Strategies to Manage and Prevention of the Look-Alike and Sound-Alike (LASA) Drugs Associated Medication Errors: A Review
Journal Title: International Journal of Health Sciences and Research - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
In healthcare, drugs related confusions are one of the major contributors to the inappropriate use of drug therapy. Look-alike and sound-alike (LASA) drugs are a category of drugs having a high potential to confuse the healthcare professionals and patients due to their similar resemblance and pronunciation. Due to the confusing nature of LASA drugs, there is always a possibility of medication errors and potential harm to the patient. So, proper management is very essential to prevent the misuse of LASA drugs. Development, implementation and maintenance of medication policy are highly required for the proper management of medications and ensure patient’s safety.
Authors and Affiliations
Ankur Panchal
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP368624
- DOI -
- Views 108
- Downloads 0
Regional Variations in Psychopathology, Culture Bound Syndromes and Disorders of Uncertain Nosology
In this paper the author advances an opinion that different factors including the culture of an individual influence psychopathological manifestations. It is argued that we know relatively very little about the clinical...
Culture Bound Syndrome –An Unprecedented Inclusion
Delivery of mental health services to a large population is really a challenging task especially country like India. Many people agree that culture, beliefs and norms of society put forth a stabilizing, positive influenc...
Assessment and Evaluation of Effectiveness of Valsalva Maneuver on Pain Reduction During IV Cannulation Among Adults
Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess the level of pain in patients undergoing IV cannulation after use of valsalva maneuver in experimental group, to compare the level of post procedure pain between gro...
A Study on Awareness of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV/AIDS among Adolescent Girls Aged 15-17 Years, in Koti, Hyderabad
Background: Adolescent age group forms a most vulnerable population for exposure to sexually transmitted diseases. It is very important that adolescent females should be equipped with ample amount of information to prote...
Predictors of Non-Adherence of Hepatitis C Patients to Treatment: A Systematic Review
Background: Predictors of non-adherence to treatment of the hepatitis C patients are complex and unclear. So far, there are limited studies that addressed these predictors. Objective: To identify the common predictors of...