Monthly Archives: June 2010
Aminocaproic acid
MEDICATION SAFETY ISSUESSound-alike/look-alike issues: Amicar® may be confused with amikacin, Amikin®, Omacor® U.S. BRAND NAMES — Amicar® PHARMACOLOGIC CATEGORYAntifibrinolytic AgentAntihemophilic AgentHemostatic AgentLysine Analog DOSING: ADULTSAcute bleeding syndrome: Oral, I.V.: Loading dose: 4-5 g during the first hour, followed by 1 … Continue reading
Tagged Amikacin, Amikin, Cardiac Surgery, Continuous Infusion, Dental Procedure, Discontinuation, Heparin, Loading Dose, Lysine, Medication Safety, Oral 1, Oral Anticoagulant Therapy, Oral Rinse, Oral Solution, Pediatric Drug, Priming, Product Availability, Safety Issues, Skin Incision, Thrombocytopenia
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