What is prila?: Untangling a Common Pharmacological Confusion
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Medication name confusion is a significant cause of patient safety risks, with reports highlighting the dangers of misinterpreting drug terms. The term "prila" is not a recognized pharmacological classification but is a common point of confusion, often mistaken for the local anesthetic **prilocaine** or the "-pril" suffix that identifies ACE inhibitor drugs used for high blood pressure.