A nationwide recall has been issued for a commonly used drug in hospitals over a mislabeling incident which could >result in overdoses and even death.
Bags of IV drugs manufactured by California-based ICU Medical are being recalled for being double the dose they are >labeled as.
The firm says lots of its potassium chloride were correctly printed with 20 mEq (1,500mg) on the bags, however >overwraps incorrectly state the amount is 10 mEq (750mg).
Potassium chloride - administered intravenously - is used to treat hypokalemia, a condition in which the body's >potassium levels are too low.
SumerBreeze 2 points 2 months ago
It’s not a drug, it’s a supplemental mineral that can be fatal if taken in higher amounts.