Dangerous Drug Combinations
Pharmaceuticals have immeasurably improved countless lives, but the fact remains that these chemicals are each designed to perform specific functions. They have been balanced and engineered in such a way that it takes a very detailed knowledge of the intricacies of each drug’s composition in order to mix them safely. Some doctors are able to do this with great results, alleviating an array of symptoms.
Other doctors and pharmacists, however, have caused patients to suffer devastating side effects by recklessly or ignorantly combining prescriptions. If you or someone you love has been a victim of a medical professional’s negligence with pharmaceutical products, call 610-667-7511 to contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorneys at Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C.
Common Unsafe Drug Interactions
It would be unreasonable to think that doctors and pharmacists knew the precise interactions of every single drug on the market, but there are, however, relatively well-known harmful drugs and drug combinations, and doctors and pharmacists need to be incredibly careful when giving a patient any of the following combinations:
- Warfarin (Coumadin) – sulfa drugs, NSAIDs, macrolides, phenytoin, and more
- ACE inhibitor drugs – potassium supplements, spironolactone
- Digoxin – verapamil, amiodarone
A patient’s history and current regimen are as important as any knowledge a doctor can have about the chemical makeup of the drugs he or she prescribes.
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Medications offer rewards and risks. Most people understand, and decide to take medications because these dangers are remote, or the condition with which they suffer is severe enough to require dramatic action. But medical negligence is another matter entirely. If you have suffered due to a bad drug combination, contact the Pennsylvania pharmaceutical errors attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 610-667-7511.