Name confusion leads to awareness campaign
AstraZeneca has launched a campaign directed at healthcare providers after receiving reports of
confusion between brand-name drugs Toprol-XL (metoprolol succinate), Topamax (topiramate, Ortho-McNeil), and
Tegretol (carbamazepine, Novartis) and Tegretol XR that have led to medication errors. The effort will aim to
increase awareness of the problem and reinforce accurate prescribing and dispensing of Toprol-XL. (Source: Drug Topics - Hot off the Press)
Acrylic nails: Can they harm natural nails?
Acrylic nails aren't likely to harm your natural nails, but they can pose a risk of infection. (Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed)
