To Assess The Incidence And Types of ADRs Experienced By Hospitalised Patients Currently Undergoing Cancer Treatments and/or Supportive Treatment Therapies In Regional Cancer Centre of A Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital In West Rajasthan.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a worldwide problem associated with the use of drugs for curbing the ailments. Material and method: It was a prospective observational study. The study was carried out between November 2015 to April 2016 conducted in medical Oncology & Radiation Oncology Department in P.B.M. hospital and associated group of hospital, Bikaner. Result: most common organ system affected by ADR were gastrointestinal system 135 (32.45%) followed by haematological 87 (20.91%), Central Nervous system 52 (12.50 %) and Dermatology 51 (12.25%). Conclusion: The high incidence of chemotherapy-related ADRs among cancer patients is of concern. Setting up an effective ADR monitoring and reporting system (onco-pharmacovigilance) and creating awareness among health care professionals regarding the importance of ADR reporting may help prevent the problem.
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Dr. Amritpal Singh
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