What is it about?
Study looked in the prevalance of ADRs in 2 OPDs of DMCH, Dhaka, Bangladesh from July 2007 to June 2008. A total of 160 patients were selected randomly by non-probability or purposive sampling. Among them the patients suspected of ADRs attending the departments were interviewed. Data were collected by a structured questionnaire, designed for collecting information like-name, age, sex, weight, occupation, socio-economic status etc. WHO definition and classifications of ADR were followed.
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Why is it important?
Data regarding adverse drug reaction of Bangladesh are not properly recorded. Considering this the study is designed to find out the extent of problem of ADR and provide a baseline data which may help to improve the activity of ADR monitoring cell promotion of RUD thereby reduce the ADR.
Perspectives
This study is a preliminary study for getting information on the pattern of ADRs in a limited way in two outdoor patient department of only one teaching hospital. This needs further extensive study. It indicates a need for a strong national ADRs program that detects and reports adverse drug reaction in Bangladesh. ADRs program should also include awareness and motivation of the healthcare professionals about reporting of ADRs which will have a positive influence.
Dr BADAR UDDIN UMAR
Oxford College of Arts, Business and Technology, Toronto
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This page is a summary of: Study of adverse drug reactions in out-patient departments of a teaching hospital, Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, June 2012, Bangladesh Journals Online (BanglaJOL),
DOI: 10.3329/bjp.v7i2.10760.
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