Adverse Drugs Reactions
Not yet clinically reviewed
This protocol was migrated from the earlier Pharmapedia and Ward Guide apps for educational use. Follow your hospital's own policies and consult seniors when in doubt.
It is defined as “A response to a drug that is noxious and unintended and occurs at doses normally used in man for prophylactic, diagnosis or therapy of disease or for modification of physiological function”. Adverse reaction constitutes 2-3% of medical consultation and 3% of hospital ICU admissions.