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Adverse Drug Reactions
Data from University of Sao Paulo provide new insights into adverse drug reactions
April 13th, 2008
"Antibiotics are the most common drugs causing adverse events and they lead to problems to patients and additional costs of the health system. The aim of the study was to evaluate the occurrence of adverse events to antibiotics in inpatients of a hospital," scientists in Sao Paulo, Brazil report. "An extensive drug monitoring was conducted in adult inpatients taking antibiotics in the city of Maringa, Southern Brazil, from September 2002 to February 2003. Variables related to medications used, especially those related to antibiotic use and adverse events, were studied. Based on criteria for adequate antibiotic use, the observed events were classified as adverse events,...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-04-13)
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