sala drugs in india
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Sound-Alike And Look-Alike
Drug names in India(SALA DRUGS)
Mahadev PatelPatel Medical, Mulund East, Mumbai
SALA DRUGS in India
BRAND NAME GENERIC NAME USE
Aldactone Spironolactone DiureticAldarone Amiodarone Antiarrythmic
Epitril Clonazepam Anticonvulsant
Enapril Enalepril Ace Inhibitor
SALA DRUGS in India
BRAND NAME A BRAND NAME BMetpure XL 25 Minipress XL 2.5Decerin GM Dycerin GMMisoprost 200 Microgest 200Beplex Forte Riflux ForteRabekind RubiredZinetac ZyrtecDaonil DepsonilDilantin Dilcontin
How To Prevent The SALA Medication ErrorsSuggestions To Reduce The Medication Mix-ups
ManufacturersManufacturers should:
1) Choose unique drug names, easily written and pronounced
2) While proposing a drug name (brand and generic), they should do complete research to ensure that there are no drugs with similar names in the market
Physicians/ PrescriberIn order to avoid SALA confusion, the prescriber can
1) Clearly write the prescriptions (Printed/ in CAPS)
2) Avoid using short forms or abbreviation of drug names
3) Make further comment about the drugs (include both generic and brand names)
4) Avoid verbal prescriptions to a maximum extent.
PharmacistsPharmacists should ensure that a patient receives the correct drug, as directed by the physician. They can do so byProcurement : •Avoid combined purchase of medicines with similar packaging and appearance
Storage•Separating SALA drugs from one another•Additional Warning Labels on stock detailing generic drug
PharmacistsAdministrative•Read labels carefully and perform triangle check for right dispensing >•Emphasize the need to read labels rather than relying on visual recognition or stock location•Make read back clarification of verbal orders a requirement. The staff receiving the verbal order must repeat the orders and ensure that they are verified
PharmacistsDispensing/Supply•Identify medicines based on its name and strength and not by its appearance or location.•Check the appropriateness of dose for the medicines dispensed.•Installing warning system to staff – Computer alerts or warnings on stock•Double checking the drug before dispensing
General•Contacting the physician in case of any clarification regarding the prescription•Becoming and making staff familiar with SALA drugs
ConsumersConsumers can also reduce the chance of getting the wrong medications.
1) Must be aware as to why that particular drug is prescribed and the appropriate usage the medication.
2) They should confirm that the physician has clearly written the name of the drug (i.e. the patient must be able to read the name of the drug).
3) After buying, they should ensure to see whether the drug in hand is the same as the one in the prescription.
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Mahadev PatelPatel Medical, Mulund East, Mumbai