Internal Medicine News - Topamax/Toprol-XL confusion: a capital offense?(Rx)
The most effective way to prevent further confusion between Topamax and Toprol-XL–the brand names of topiramate and metoprolol succinate–would be to change one of their names, according to Michael R. Cohen, president of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.
A complete name change would not be necessary, Mr. Cohen said in an interview; capital letters could be used to accentuate the differences between the two words.
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“They have used capitals, but both companies used all capitals for the names,” which can actually detract from a visual recognition of the …
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