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Nationwide recall for drug taken by millions that may result in overdoses and DEATH

submitted by dosvydanya_freedomz to Health 2 monthsFeb 22, 2025 14:19:24 ago (+4/-1)     (www.dailymail.co.uk)

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14421401/recall-common-drug-used-death-row.html

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.


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[ - ] Sector2 2 points 2 monthsFeb 22, 2025 14:58:55 ago (+2/-0)

Interesting, just finished a book last night where a murder happened in a hospital with an overdose of Potassium Chloride.

[ - ] dosvydanya_freedomz [op] 2 points 2 monthsFeb 22, 2025 17:54:59 ago (+2/-0)

so, do you believe in coincidences? maybe someone in your family or circle of friends are going to go the hospital soon so this could be a "watch out" thingy.

either way, please spread the word about this because its important. thanks

[ - ] SumerBreeze 2 points 2 monthsFeb 23, 2025 02:44:22 ago (+2/-0)

It’s not a drug, it’s a supplemental mineral that can be fatal if taken in higher amounts.