Confusing drug names behind mix ups

  

(KABC) (KABC) -- A new report finds many medication mix ups are due to confusing drug names. So what can you do to avoid becoming a victim?

One estimate shows that more than a million Americans are injured each year by medical errors. While some are due to incorrect dosing, a new report finds that many happen because of confusing drug names. For example, Zyrtec, an allergy pill, sounds very similar to Zantec, a drug prescribed for heartburn.

One way you can prevent a mix up is to keep a complete list of all the medications you take.

Researchers would also like to see prescription labels include what condition the drug is for.

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