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Medication Naming Confusion InternationallyAka: Drug Name Mix-Ups in Different Countries

International traveler's must be careful on prescriptions
1. Same drug name may represent completely different drug
2. Examples
  1. Dilacor (Diltiazem) is Digoxin in Serbia
  2. Norpramin (Despipramine) is Omeprazole in Spain
  3. Ambyen is Amiodarone in U.K.
Prevention
1. Carry an up-to-date list of medications while traveling
  1. List should include both generic and trade names
References
1. (2005) Prescriber's Letter 12(4):19

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