Adverse Drug Reactions

Question 1

What are 6 points to consider with adverse drug reactions?

Answer 1

1. DETAIL – gather as much information as possible about the reaction
2. TIMING – initiation, cessation, dose changes of ALL medications and onset of reaction
3. DOSES – some reactions are dose related
4. DELAYED EFFECT – medication use in recent months (e.g. antibiotics, NSAIDs, general anaesthetics)
5. MEDICAL CONDITIONS – is adverse effect a manifestation of a medical condition
6. ALLERGIES/ADVERSE REACTIONS – to previous medications