Archive: From the post: >>A nationwide recall has been issued for a commonly used drug in hospitals over a mislabeling incident which could result in overdoses and even death. Bags of IV drugs manufactured by California-based ICU Medical are being recalled for being double the dose they are labeled as. The firm says lots of its potassium chloride were correctly printed with 20 mEq (1,500mg) on the bags, however overwraps incorrectly state the amount is 10 mEq (750mg). Potassium chloride - administered intravenously - is used to treat hypokalemia, a condition in which the body's potassium levels are too low. It can also be used to replenish fluids and electrolytes.