Tag: Incompatibilities

Screenshot 2023 11 29 100447 Type of incompatibility—physical, chemical, and therapeutic—with examples
Nov 29

Type of incompatibility—physical, chemical, and therapeutic—with examples

Incompatibility refers to an undesirable reaction that occurs when two or more substances—such as drugs, excipients, or solvents—are mixed, resulting in unintended changes in their physical, chemical, or therapeutic properties. These changes can significantly impact the safety, efficacy, and stability of pharmaceutical formulations, leading to potential therapeutic failure or harmful effects. Incompatibility can arise at […]

Screenshot 2023 11 09 173422 SOURCES OF ERROR IN PRESCRIPTIONS
Nov 09

SOURCES OF ERROR IN PRESCRIPTIONS

1. Abbreviation Prescribers often use abbreviated terms in most prescriptions, leading to significant errors during interpretation by pharmacists. For example, ‘SSKI’ abbreviates ‘Saturated Solution of Potassium Iodide.’ It is preferable to avoid these types of misleading abbreviations. 2. Name of the drugs Names of some drugs (especially the brand names) either look or sound alike. […]