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Article: Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) in the inPatients of Medicine Department of a Rural Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital and Influence of Pharmacovigilance in Reporting ADR
- Article from:
- Indian Journal of Pharmacology
- Article date:
- January 1, 2008
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Adverse drug reactions (ADR) are common occurrences in a hospital setting, attributed to the severity and complexity of the disease process, the use of multiple drugs, drug interactions and possible negligence. [1] ADR could be observed in 10-20% of hospitalised patients and may be responsible for prolonged hospital stay. [2] Moreover, a plethora of new drugs are now available, for which reporting of unexpected and rare ADR rests mainly on the alertness of the practising physicians. [3] Adverse drug reaction reporting directly adds to increased vigilance and may even influence the recommendations of drug use through regulatory authorities or pharmaceuticals alike. [4]
ADR could be monitored ...