Emergency Department Visits for Adverse Drug Events
Research of Adverse Drug ED Visits. A new study has found that one in 250 individuals will experience an adverse drug reaction and require treatment in an emergency department (ED). Adverse drug event prevention was a target for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. The result was new programs to further the … [Read more...]
Antibiotic Avelox Linked to Serious Adverse Side Effects
The Recent Report of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Avelox. A recent report published in Quarter Watch, a publication of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) that reviews reports concerning drug-related adverse events made to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), revealed that fluoroquinolone antibiotics, such as … [Read more...]
Drug Reaction Takes Life of NBA Hero Manute Bol
Drug Reaction and Steven Johnson Syndrome. It is estimated that between 60 and 70% of Americans take at least one prescription drug. While medications can be life-saving, they can also cause severe reactions. Adverse reactions to prescription drugs are the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of … [Read more...]
