Medication errors are Unlike adverse drug reactions (ADRs) or adverse
drug events (ADEs); mistakes by healthcare personnel cause them. We reported
two cases of developed symptoms of
Metoclopramide over-dose. Metoclopramide was given as Paracetamol due to
look-a-like packaging. In Emergency Departments, reviewing the patient’s
medications to prevent look-a-like complications should be done for all
patients with suspected drug toxicity.
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