Adverse drug reactions. Issue 4 (April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Charlton, Matthew; Thompson, Jonathan
• Is Part Of: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. Volume 18:Issue 4(2017:Apr.)
• Page Start: 205
• Page End: 209
• Publication Date: 2017-04
• Subjects: Adverse drug event -- adverse drug reaction -- drug reaction classification -- drug reaction mechanism -- Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; Intensive care -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mpaic.2017.01.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0299

Abstract

Abstract: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a common and important cause of morbidity and mortality. They occur frequently in patients undergoing anaesthesia or in Intensive Care. ADRs occur by a number of mechanisms, some of which remain unclear, but several risk factors have been identified. It is increasingly recognized that pharmacogenetic factors are important in determining susceptibility to ADRs. Medical practitioners should be aware of their responsibility to report ADRs and know how to report them.