Enhancing Patient Safety: A Study On Adr Monitoring In Tertiary Care Hospitals

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 01 | Page : 1-7
    By

    Jeril,

  • Dipanwita Kamila,

  • Bhargavi S,

  • Ruhana,

  1. Pharm D Intern, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research,Yelahanka, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  2. Pharm D Intern, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research,Yelahanka, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  3. Pharm D Intern, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research,Yelahanka, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  4. Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research,Yelahanka, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Abstract

Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a major concern in healthcare, causing patient morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to investigate the adverse drug reactions in a tertiary care hospital. Methods: From January to July 2024, an observational study was carried out at Bangalore’s Akash Super Specialty Hospital. 51 individuals had their demographics, medications, and suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) gathered. The Naranjo scale was used to classify ADRs by drug class, organ system impact, and cause. Result: Results: A total of 51 ADRs were identified. Skin reactions (25.4%) were the most frequent, followed by central nervous system (CNS) effects (13.7%) and gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances (17.6%). Antibiotics (23.5%) and anticancer drugs (13.7%) were the most commonly associated drug classes. Causality assessment revealed 17 (33%) definite ADRs, 25 (49%) probable ADRs, and 9 (18%) possible ADRs. Conclusions: This study highlights the prevalence of ADRs in a tertiary care setting. Vigilant monitoring and reporting of ADRs are crucial for patient safety and medication optimization. Additional research is needed to explore the mechanisms of ADRs and to implement strategies to prevent them.

Keywords: Adverse drug reactions; Drug Safety; Pharmacovigilance; Patient Safety; Drug-induced issues.

[This article belongs to Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology ]

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Jeril, Dipanwita Kamila, Bhargavi S, Ruhana. Enhancing Patient Safety: A Study On Adr Monitoring In Tertiary Care Hospitals. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology. 2025; 15(01):1-7.
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Jeril, Dipanwita Kamila, Bhargavi S, Ruhana. Enhancing Patient Safety: A Study On Adr Monitoring In Tertiary Care Hospitals. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology. 2025; 15(01):1-7. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjop/article=2025/view=194794



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Volume 15
Issue 01
Received 18/12/2024
Accepted 15/01/2025
Published 21/01/2025
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