A comparative study of active and passive adverse drug reaction reporting systems in terms of false reporting rate [PDF]
Background: World Health Organisation Uppsala Monitoring Centre (WHO-UMC) was set up in 1968 to collect Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) periodically for all drugs across the globe.
Bansal Alka+3 more
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Adverse drug reactions associated with amitriptyline - protocol for a systematic multiple-indication review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Background: Unwanted anticholinergic effects are both underestimated and frequently overlooked. Failure to identify adverse drug reactions (ADRs) can lead to prescribing cascades and the unnecessary use of over-thecounter products.
Brueckle, Maria-Sophie+9 more
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Combining Social Media and FDA Adverse Event Reporting System to Detect Adverse Drug Reactions [PDF]
Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are unintended reactions caused by a drug or combination of drugs taken by a patient. The current safety surveillance system relies on spontaneous reporting systems (SRSs) and more recently on observational health data; however, ADR detection may be delayed and lack geographic diversity.
Ying Li, Antonio Jimeno Yepes, Cao Xiao
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Background Children are more vulnerable to adverse drug reactions (ADRs) due to complex changes in the body during the growth process and lack specific pharmacoepidemiologic studies.
Elisangela da Costa Lima+7 more
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Pharmacists in Pharmacovigilance: Can Increased Diagnostic Opportunity in Community Settings Translate to Better Vigilance? [PDF]
The pharmacy profession has undergone substantial change over the last two to three decades. Whilst medicine supply still remains a central function, pharmacist’s roles and responsibilities have become more clinic and patient focused.
AG Granas+39 more
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The use of transpulmonary contrast echocardiography: A first experience in Serbia [PDF]
Background/Aim. Contrast echocardiography (CE) is an echocardiographic modality where ultrasound contrast echocardiographic agent (CEA) is introduced peripherally for the image enhancement.
Stojšić-Milosavljević Anastrazija+13 more
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Adverse drug reactions due to ophthalmic drugs: Reporting system in India
Sir, All new drugs including those for ophthalmic use are approved by Drugs Controller General (India) of Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) as per the schedule Y of Drugs and Cosmetics (D and C) Act 1940 and Rules 1945 thereunder after reviewing its efficacy and safety in Indian population.
Prabhakar Mishra+2 more
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A study on determinants of underreporting of adverse drug reactions among resident doctors [PDF]
Background: Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) are global problem with significant morbidity and mortality. Health care providers/professionals (HCPs) play a critical role in ADR surveillance. However, only 6% of all ADRs are reported and under-reporting acts
Gupta, Rohini+2 more
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An introduction to adverse drug reaction reporting systems in different countries
Abstract Objective To review adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting schemes in selected developed countries, with emphasis on identifying community pharmacists' roles in ADR reporting. Setting International comparison between eight ...
Reza S M Rabbur, Lynne Emmerton
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Identifying the incidence of rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis in patients taking lamotrigine: a systematic review of 122 randomized controlled trials [PDF]
Lamotrigine is an antiepileptic drug used for the treatment of epilepsy, bipolar disorder and numerous off-label uses. The development of rash significantly affects its use. The most concerning of these adverse reactions is Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic
Romi Bloom, Kyle T. Amber
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