A Textbook on Assessment, Monitoring, Documentation and Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions

Abstract

This textbook on Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) will serve as a complete guide for healthcare professionals on ADRs. Readers may be able to understand the different definitions, classifications of ADRs, categorize the severity, probability, and causality of ADRs. This book explains the history of ADR monitoring in India and Malaysia and the recent development in the field of pharmacovigilance. Also emphasize the importance of identification, monitoring, documentation, and reporting of serious ADRs. This book further discusses the reporting strategies, information needed to report the reaction, reporting bodies and steps to be taken to report the reactions. As we know that healthcare professionals are the front runners in maintaining the health of the society and well-being of people. However, the reporting of serious and potential ADRs are merely avoided or neglected due to various reasons. Mostly lack of knowledge on adverse drug reaction plays a crucial role in under-reporting. The people’s myth on reporting that the reporting has to be made by only the HCPs put a negative impact on the general public and this slows down the reporting process. This has a direct and indirect impact on the development of the health of the nation. This book will serve as an essential tool and guide for healthcare professionals on various aspects of adverse drug reactions. Readers of various countries may be able to get up-to-date information on ADR and Pharmacovigilance programmes. Further, this book helps the HCPs and readers on how, when, and where to report any suspected adverse drug reactions. All the best and have a happy reading!