Phonetic Ambiguities: Risks of Drug Name Confusion in Elderly Patient

Year 2024, Volume: 15 Issue: 3, 84 - 86, 22.09.2024

Ömer Faruk Karakoyun , Cem Abacı , Halil Emre Koyuncuoğlu , Yalcin Golcuk

https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1495028

Cited By: 1

https://izlik.org/JA94LN26AX

Abstract

Introduction:
An aging population presents significant challenges in pharmacotherapy oversight, with elderly individuals often lacking comprehensive information about their medical conditions.
Case Report:
This paper addresses medication errors in the elderly, highlighting a case study of a 68-year-old male who ingested Warfarin® instead of Famodin®, leading to a severe overdose.
Conclusion:
The incident underscores the risks of phonetic confusion in drug names and the necessity for robust safety protocols. Collaborative efforts among healthcare stakeholders are crucial to ensuring safe medication administration and reducing errors.

Keywords

Drugs&Aging , Geriatric Pharmacotherapy , Healthy Aging , Phonetic Ambiguities , Warfarin Overdose

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