[Adverse drug reaction - Definitions, risk factors and pharmacovigilance]

Stephan Krähenbühl

doi:10.1024/0040-5930/a000735

[Adverse drug reaction - Definitions, risk factors and pharmacovigilance]

Ther Umsch. 2015 Dec;72(11-12):669-71. doi: 10.1024/0040-5930/a000735.

[Article in German]

Author

Stephan Krähenbühl¹

Affiliation

¹ 1 Klinische Pharmakologie & Toxikologie, Universitätsspital Basel.

PMID: 26654809
DOI: 10.1024/0040-5930/a000735

Abstract

Adverse drug reactions (ADR} are the downside of active pharmacotherapies and can only partially be avoided. Risk factors have been identified for certain ADR which should be taken into account for the choice and dosing of critical drugs. Medical staff have a legal obligation to report severe ADR and ADR caused by newly licensed drugs. Such reports are important for monitoring the safety of drugs that are on the market.

Publication types

English Abstract
Review

MeSH terms

Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems / legislation & jurisprudence*
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / classification
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / diagnosis*
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / prevention & control*
Germany
Humans
Mandatory Reporting*
Medication Errors / legislation & jurisprudence
Medication Errors / prevention & control*
Pharmacovigilance*
Terminology as Topic