ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS Lecture by Dr.Shehla Shaheen Adverse effect is a harmful and undesired effect resulting from the administration of a therapeutic dose of a drug. OTHER WORDS USED SYNONYMOUSLY; SIDE EFFECTS TOXIC EFFECTS HARMFUL EFFECTS UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS All drugs can produce harmful as well as beneficial effects. ADRs are either related or unrelated to the principal pharmacological actions of the drugs Adverse effects are of great concern to drug regulatory authorities.
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using western medicine‚ one thing we know is for sure‚ we will be treated. But what we don’t know is that there is always the “other side” of everything. Not all drugs are safe. Some may be even give us even worse illnesses. In other countries‚ there are more than 3% of all deaths seem to be caused by adverse drug reactions to medical drugs‚ according to research. On the contrary‚ Philippines don’t have a high risk of deaths that causes these because here in our country‚ we rely on those alternative
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growth rate above 16 % since 1990s. By 2013‚ total value of drugs on Chinese healthcare market has reached RMB 1114 billion. On the Chinese healthcare market‚ imported drugs made by overseas and multinational pharmaceutical manufacturers account for about one fourth. It is estimated that total value of drugs on Chinese healthcare market will be likely to be more than 1450 billion RMB by 2015‚ and will surpass Japan to become the second largest drug market following the United States. The Chinese healthcare
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Ciprogen Drug Information Ciprogen category: • Human • Antibacterials • Urinary Anti-Infectives Active ingredients: • Ciprofloxacin Ciprogen companies and manufacturers: • Merck • General Drugs House Ciprogen forms‚ composition and dosages: • N / A Indications‚ usages and classification codes: • J01MA02 - Ciprofloxacin There is an additional general information about this medication active ingredient ciprofloxacin: Pharmacological action Broad-spectrum antimicrobial drug of fluoroquinolone
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Food and Drug Administration Food and Drug Administration General Functions a. Develops plans policies‚ programs and strategies for regulating processed foods‚ drugs and other related products b. Formulates rules‚ regulations and standards for licensing and accreditation of processed foods‚ drugs and other related products c. Conducts licensing and accreditation of processed foods‚ drugs and other related products. d. Provides technical‚ consultative and advisory services to and develops
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N.V.Q. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND MONITORING ITS EFFECTS. BY ANDREW CARTMELL. Q.1. The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974‚ was introduced to place responsibility for health and safety on the employer but also on the employee’s. To ensure Health and Safety was maintained in the workplace. In relation to the administration of medication‚ your employer has a responsibility to ensure policies and procedures are up to date and accessible at all times. Also to provide adequate training to
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CU2624 Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects. 1.1. The Medicines Act Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations The Health and Safety at Work Act The Misuse of Drugs Act The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations Health and Social Care Act Essential Standards Data Protection Act Hazardous Waste Regulations The Care Act 2015 Training provided by my company and attending mandatory updating. Policies and Procedures in relation to medication that are online
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Assessment of the Medication Safety Practices in Selected Government and Private Hospitals In Quezon City A Research Presented To The School Of Pharmacy Centro Escolar University In Partial Fulfillment Of The Degree of Bachelor Of Science in Pharmacy By: Bolaños‚ Jam Claudinee S. Café‚ Cecille Ann A. Carlos‚ Diana Ruth B. Deniega‚ Leslie Ann L. Fernando‚ Khristine Mae C. Gagala‚ Pauline Rose A. Vargas‚ Kristine Joy M. March 2014 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT It is with pleasure that
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detailed knowledge of the legislation‚ they do need to be aware of the legal difference between types of drugs and the legal framework that allows them to handle medicines on behalf of the service user. The following is a list of legislation that has a direct impact upon the handling of medication within a social care setting. Health and Safety at Work Act‚ COSHH‚ the Medicines Act‚ the Misuse of Drugs Act‚ the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) and the Essential Standards‚ the RPS Handling
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and for drug safety. The Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971 This act creates three classes of controlled substances A‚ B‚ and C‚ and ranges of penalties for illegal or unlicensed possession and possession with the intent to supply are graded differently within each class. The lists of substances within each class can be amended by order so the Home Secretary can list new drugs and upgrade or downgrade or de-list previously controlled drugs with less of the bureaucracy and delay The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody)
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