You may be entitled to compensation through a Kentucky injury claim if a mistake with high-alert drugs led to severe or fatal injuries. To learn what your rights are and if you have a legitimate claim worth pursuing, contact a Louisville medication error lawyer as soon as possible.
High-alert drugs are those with an increased risk of serious harm to a patient if used improperly. While any mistake with medication can lead to devastating consequences, these particular drugs are even more dangerous.
The following is a list of some of the categories of medications that are considered to be high alert:
- oral hypoglycemics;
- oral and parenteral chemotherapeutic agents;
- anticoagulants;
- anesthetic agents (IV, inhaled and general);
- moderate sedation agents;
- IV radiocontrast agents;
- hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis solutions;
- narcotics/opiates;
- neuromuscular blocking agents; and
- inotropic medications.
When a doctor or pharmacist makes a mistake with high-alert drugs, the resulting consequences could be life-threatening or fatal. If you or a loved one was the victim of medical negligence, contact a Louisville medication error lawyer to learn if you are eligible to pursue a Kentucky injury claim.
Contacting a Louisville Medication Error Lawyer
A Louisville medication error lawyer at Gray and White can help you handle every aspect of your medication error claim. If you’ve become the victim of a medication mistake in Kentucky, contact us today for a free evaluation of your case – 888-450-4456 or 502-210- 8942.