Adverse Drug Reactions Flashcards
What is type A ADR?
augmented pharmacologic effects- dose dependent and predictable
What is type B ADR?
bizarre effects which are dose independent and unpredictable
What is type C ADR?
chronic effects
What is type D ADR?
delayed effects
What is type E ADR?
end of treatment effects
What is type F ADR?
failure of therapy
What are the stages of ADR ddetection?
drug development phase; clinical trials; post-marketing surveillance
What drugs can cause AIN/tubular necrosis?
gentamicin; sulphonamides; aspirin
What drug can cause retroperitoneal fibrosis?
methysergide
What drug can cause bone marrow aplasia?
chloramphenicol
What drug can cause hepatic necrosis?
halothane
When do type C ADR occur?
after prolonged therapy with a drug
What are examples of type C ADR?
steroids and cushings; beta-blockers and DM; NSAIDs and HT
what are type D ADR?
ADR that are remote from treatment and often many years after stopping
What are the main types of type D ADR?
teratogenic/carcinogenic effects