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The 14 pages that link to Medication error, each with the reason it gives.

• Adverse drug reactionCompared with: Errors can cause harm, but they are distinct from reactions occurring despite correct use.

• Medication adherenceRelated: Confusing instructions or dispensing mistakes can disrupt the intended regimen.

• PharmacovigilanceRelated: Medicine-related problems include preventable errors as well as reactions at correct use.

• Medical errorBroader topic: Medication use crosses multiple handoffs where a preventable failure can occur.

• Over-the-counter drugRelated: Clear directions and warnings aim to limit errors during unsupervised medicine use.

• Tranexamic acidRelated: Accidental intrathecal administration of tranexamic acid can cause catastrophic toxicity.

• ContraindicationRelated: Overlooking a contraindication can turn a prescribing decision into a preventable medication error.

• Combination drugRelated: Multiple ingredients in one product can obscure which drug caused an error or adverse effect.

• PharmacotherapyRelated: Errors can cause avoidable harm at any stage of medication treatment.

• Prescription drugRelated: Authorization and pharmacy checks aim to prevent errors, but do not eliminate them.

• Adverse eventCompared with: An error describes a problem in medication use; an adverse event describes an unfavorable occurrence.

• Apothecaries' systemRelated: Ambiguous unit names and conversions can contribute to dosing mistakes.

• PharmacistRelated: Pharmacy procedures aim to catch and reduce errors before medicines reach patients.

• Sodium calcium edetateRelated: Confusing calcium disodium EDTA with disodium EDTA can cause severe harm.