Abbott clarifies proper dosage of oral solution.Abbott Laboratories Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) is a diversified pharmaceuticals and health care company. It has over 65,000 employees and operates in 130 countries. The corporate headquarters are in Abbott Park, Illinois, a neighborhood of North Chicago, Illinois. disseminated a Dear Healthcare Provider Letter throughout the world to physicians and pharmacists that prescribe/distribute Kaletra Oral Solution, FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. stated in a release Aug. 14. The letter informed healthcare professionals of an accidental overdose that occurred with a pediatric patient pediatric patient Child, see there taking Kaletra Oral Solution. The infant received a significantly large dose of Kaletra and subsequently died. Healthcare professionals should pay special attention to accurate calculation of the dose of Kaletra, transcription of the medication order, dispensing information and dosing instructions to minimize the risk for medication errors medication error Malpractice An error in the type of medication administered or dosage. See Adverse effect, Error. . Read the complete MedWatch 2007 safety summary including a link to the Manufacturer's Dear Healthcare Provider Letter and Prescribing Information regarding this issue at: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/safety07.htm#Kaletra. |
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