LASA drugs: Be Aware of them for Patient's Safety

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What are LASA Drugs?:
Did you all know that the popular chocolate brand Kitkat, which is renowned in India has a sound-alike counterpart in Nepal?
In Nepal, the KIT-KAT is a medical brand name for Mebendazole, an antihelmintic medication.

These kinds of drugs that have something in common, whether it be in looks or sound, are classified under LOOK-ALIKE SOUND-ALIKE DRUGS.

Confusion usually occurs during cross-border trade or when there is low health literacy. Knowing such facts really helps the healthcare professionals in making informed decisions.

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LASA Drugs!! Cool.

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the KitKat–Mebendazole coincidence is more than a quirky fact it’s a reminder that drug name confusion isn’t just about medicines. When brand names cross borders, what’s harmless in one place can be a serious prescription in another. For healthcare professionals, staying alert to these LASA risks is part of safeguarding patients, especially in our increasingly global and interconnected world.

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LASA drugs

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Thanks for sharing this new information.

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It was something new I heard about it. But it won’t fill confusing having drug look alike.

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Great point . Even familiar brand names can mean something completely different in another country . LASA drugs can be a tricky double checking is definitely a life saving habit .

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Informative!

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Awareness like this helps healthcare professionals stay alert and avoid dangerous mix-ups.

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Similar-sounding or similar-looking names between medicines and everyday products can cause dangerous mix-ups, especially across borders or in areas with low health literacy,awareness is critical for patient safety.

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Yes, you are absolutely correct thanks for Sharing

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LASA drugs are a real challenge; awareness is key.

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I never imagined Kitkat could be a medicine name in Nepal. It shows how look-alike sound-alike drugs can cause confusion, especially in places with low health awareness. Healthcare workers need to be careful while prescribing or handling such medicines. Sharing these facts helps improve safety and avoid mistakes. Really good post for students like us to learn from!

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Wow. It’s funny and interesting to know about this new drug

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LASA drugs are medicines that look or sound very similar, which can cause confusion. Some real examples include:

:small_blue_diamond:Hydralazine (for high blood pressure) and Hydroxyzine (an antihistamine)

:small_blue_diamond:Prednisone (a steroid) and Prednisolone (a related steroid)

:small_blue_diamond:Celexa (antidepressant) and Cialis (for erectile dysfunction)

:small_blue_diamond:Fluoxetine (antidepressant) and Fluconazole (antifungal)

Knowing these helps healthcare workers avoid mistakes and keep patients safe.

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This was insane I never heard about such drugs thanks for information.It could be in syllabus but I haven’t gone through it yet.

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Ooo , that’s cool :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

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Informative!!

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We have to be very careful while handling LaSa drugs , a small mistake can have lots of consequences.

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Interesting fact! LASA (Look-Alike Sound-Alike) drugs are a serious patient safety concern, and this Kitkat–Mebendazole example shows just how easily confusion can happen. For healthcare professionals, staying aware of such name similarities can prevent errors and save lives.