Wednesday, May 23, 2007

"Top 10" Medications Involved in Adverse Events

1.     Insulin (8%);

2.     Anticoagulants (6.2%);

3.     Amoxicillin (s) (4.3%);

4.     Aspirin (2.5%);

5.     Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (2.2%);

6.     Hydrocodone/acetaminophen (2.2%);

7.     Ibuprofen (2.1%);

8.     Acetaminophen (1.8%);

9.     Cephalexin (1.6%); and

10.  Penicillin (1.3%).

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/556487?src=mp

 

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