Look for Changes to Sugammadex Labels

October 2018

Labeling on vials of the reversal agent sugammadex (Bridion) will get a facelift to improve safety.

It's because peel-off stickers with the strength...meant for labeling syringes...cover the labels with the total amount of med in the vials.

Mistaking mg/mL for mg/vial could increase the risk of overdose.

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