Abstract
Objective: COVID-19 has generated the development of safe and effective against viral disease. In this context, the Pharmacovigilance emerges as a crucial tool to provide detailed follow-up of treatments administered to infected patients. The objective of this review is to understand the role and progress of pharmacovigilance in the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting healthcare professionals and providing information about possible Adverse Drug Reactions in patients. Methods: A review of Pharmacovigilance related to COVID-19 was conducted, addressing aspects such as the monitoring of Adverse Drug Reactions, virus structure and therapeutic advances, since 2019 to 2022, databases such as Pubmed, Scielo, Science Direct, JAMA y Redalyc were used, analyzing clinical trials, observational studies and case reports to assess the safety of drugs used in the treatments of COVID-19. Results: Pharmacovigilance provides information of risk and benefits of drugs. Reports have been implemented to detect Adverse Drug Reactions and seek pharmacological alternatives to reduce serius symptoms and complications. Conclusion: Pharmacovigilance in the COVID-19 pandemic requires efficient communication between healthcare professionals and pharmacists ensuring quality treatments and detecting possible Adverse Drug Reactions.
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