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...] about Emergency Department Visits for Adverse Drug Events
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...] about Antibiotic Avelox Linked to Serious Adverse Side Effects
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...] about Drug Reaction Takes Life of NBA Hero Manute Bol
