Abstract

REVIEW OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE

Priyadarshani G. Patil*, Sachin J. Dighade, Pooja R. Ganeshkar and Tejashree A. Kadu

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Abstract

Pharmacovigilance supports safe and appropriate use of drugs. Spontaneous reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is an essential component of pharmacovigilance. However, there is significant underreporting of ADRs. Adverse drug reactions have become a major problem in developing countries. Knowledge of pharmacovigilance could form the basis for interventions aimed at improving reporting rates and decreasing ADRs.

Keywords: Adverse reaction, Drug pharmacovigilance, Reporting, Classification, ADR.