Improper Painkiller Dosage
After most surgeries and other such medical procedures, patients must take painkiller medication or sedatives so that the physical pain is lessened or deadened. While anesthetics can be beneficial, the incorrect dosage of these medications can have serious effects on your health, causing discomfort or even death. Whether overdosing or under-dosing, prescription mistakes with painkiller medications can significantly impact your everyday activities.
If you have been the victim of an incorrect anesthetic dosage, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries and recovery costs. Contact an experienced Pennsylvania pharmaceutical error attorney of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 610-667-7511 to discuss your legal options.
Causes of Incorrect Dosages
Most often, not taking enough sedatives or painkillers will likely only cause physical discomfort or pain. However, if an overdose occurs, you risk not only physical injury but also mental damage and death. Doctors who prescribe incorrect anesthetic dosages could be held responsible for these mistakes. Some of the most common prescription errors occur due to the following:
- Practitioner distraction
- Incorrect labeling on the drug
- Negligence
- Pharmacy errors
When prescription errors occur, they can cause serious health problems, so it is important to be aware of your prescription painkiller needs when you are taking these medications after surgery or to enlist the help of a caretaker to ensure that you receive the proper dosage of anesthetics.
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If you have suffered from a prescription error with powerful drugs such as sedatives or anesthetics, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries and recovery. Contact an experienced Pennsylvania pharmaceutical error lawyer of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 610-667-7511.