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The purpose of medication is to improve or maintain your health. However, some dangers should be considered while taking medication, especially when a mistake is made. Medication errors can occur in any environment, but they are most prevalent in health care settings. The consequences of medication errors can be serious, and in extreme circumstances, deadly. It is important to understand the dangers of incorrect dosages and drug interactions so that you know what to do if you are affected.
At Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., our experienced attorneys understand how important your health is and will fight on your behalf to pursue medical malpractice claims against negligent facilities and practitioners. If you believe that you have been affected by incorrect dosages and drug interactions, contact us today.
An incorrect dosage refers to the administration of a drug in the wrong amount. This can include prescribing too much, too little, or the wrong frequency. It may seem like a minor error in some cases, but underdosing or overdosing on a drug can have dangerous health consequences. An underdose can make your treatment ineffective, which could prolong your illness or cause unnecessary suffering. Overdosing on a drug can lead to organ failure, toxic effects, or other fatal conditions.
A dosing error can occur at any point in the medication process. For example, the health care provider who originally prescribed your medication could have calculated the correct dosage, but the pharmacist misread the handwriting and dispensed the wrong dose. Alternatively, a doctor may have failed to consider your height or weight when writing a prescription, which could also lead to incorrect dosage.
Drug interactions occur when one medication affects the way another medication works. You may receive the correct medication and dosage, but that does not guarantee that the drug will react well with your other prescribed medications. Not only can the interactions reduce the effectiveness of the drug, but they could also lead to new and harmful side effects.
Over-the-counter medications and supplements also need to be considered, as they may affect the prescribed medication. If you are taking multiple medications, prescribed or not, you are most at risk, as doctors sometimes fail to fully assess how each drug interacts with the others.
The lasting consequences of incorrect dosages or harmful drug interactions can be severe, and in some cases, permanent. You could suffer organ damage or kidney failure, which may require surgeries, such as an organ transplant. You could also develop lifelong chronic conditions. In both cases, you would likely require ongoing treatment.
Apart from causing physical health issues, the trauma of such a health crisis can lead to long-term emotional distress, including anxiety about future medical care. You may have experienced lost wages, costly medical expenses, and reduced independence, which is why those responsible must be held accountable.
If you have been exposed to the dangers of incorrect dosages or drug interactions due to negligence, it is important to know that you have legal rights. Health care professionals have a responsibility to ensure that medications are properly and safely administered. If they fail to uphold this requirement and you are harmed as a result, you may qualify for a personal injury claim.
At Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., we advocate for those who have been affected by incorrect dosages or harmful drug interactions and hold negligent parties accountable. We understand how important your health is—you do not need to navigate the aftermath alone. We will review your case and start the process of building your claim. Call us today for a free consultation.
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