Adverse drug reactions
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Drug Marketing in Tropical Regions and Its Effect on Pharmacovigilance Awareness and Reporting
Abstract: Drug marketing practices in tropical regions present a complex interplay between pharmaceutical promotion, healthcare infrastructure limitations, and public health outcomes. These regions – characterized by high disease burden, socio-economic disparities, and diverse healthcare delivery systems – often experience unique challenges in ensuring safe and rational drug use. Aggressive and sometimes unregulated marketing strategies by pharmaceutical companies may significantly influence prescribing behavior, patient compliance, and, ultimately, pharmacovigilance systems. Pharmacovigilance, defined as …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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AI-Powered Pharmacovigilance: Revolutionizing Adverse Drug Reaction Detection, Reporting, and Future Perspectives-A Review
Abstract: Pharmacovigilance is very important in drug safety as it monitors, identifies and prevents adverse drug reactions (ADR). Conventional pharmacovigilance systems are usually limited by underreporting and delay in signal detection as well as the inability to scale up. The pharmacovigilance sphere is undergoing a seismic shift with the arrival of AI. The use of AI-driven tools, such as machine learning and natural language processing, is transforming how ADR detection is …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 01–07 Read article
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Enhancing Patient Safety: A Study On Adr Monitoring In Tertiary Care Hospitals
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 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article