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EVALUATION OF PATTERN OF ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS (ADR) IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN MADURANTHAGAM TALUKA TAMIL NADU- SOUTH INDIA
*Dr. Vishwasrao Sunil Mhatarba, Dr. Sufala Sunil Vishwasrao and Farheen Syed Fazaludeen
ABSTRACT
Introduction & Background: Advancement in the research and development has resulted in the manufacturing of highly effective drugs to improve the quality of human life with increase in life expectancy. This positive outcome has always not been proved to be efficient because unnoticed or unreported adverse drug reaction (ADR) may impact on human life causing increased mortality & morbidity. Severe Adverse drug reactions can be highly fatal. However, medical practitioner’s vigilance while administering these drugs may prevent casualties. Although data on ADR is published but is lacking with specific information about the severity & outcome. Hence, we planned to evaluate the patterns of ADR and to assess severity and causality of ADR with specified scale. Materials & Methods: A descriptive study was conducted from December to May 2019 after obtaining approval Keywords: Adverse drug reaction, Pharmacovigilance. [Download Article] [Download Certifiate] |