For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.
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The term pharmacology is derived from the Greek words pharmakon("claim, medicine, poison, or remedy") and logos ("study").
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You should not take more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day. Doses above this amount increase the risk of bleeding problems that can lead to a stroke.
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Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.
