Adverse drug reactions are unwanted effects that occur when taking medications. They can range from mild to severe or life-threatening. Monitoring adverse drug reactions involves identifying suspected reactions, assessing the causality between the drug and reaction, documenting the details of the case, and reporting serious reactions to regulatory authorities. Serious adverse reactions must be reported within 14 days, while investigators report them to sponsors and ethics committees within 24 hours and 7 days respectively to ensure patient safety.
The document discusses the importance of effective communication for achieving quality use of medicines. It notes that clear communication is needed between doctors and patients to explain why medicines are prescribed, address any barriers to understanding, and identify all medications patients are taking. Poor communication has been shown to be a leading cause of medication errors and patient harm. The document emphasizes the role of communication skills like briefings, handovers, patient education materials, and electronic prescribing in improving safety. Overall, it stresses that open communication between healthcare providers and patients is critical to negotiate treatment outcomes, minimize risks, and promote appropriate medication use.
This document discusses pharmacovigilance, materiovigilance, and haemovigilance programs in India. It defines key terms like adverse drug reactions, serious adverse reactions, causality assessment, and dechallenge/rechallenge. It describes the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI) including its aims, ADR monitoring centers, and methods used to communicate drug safety alerts. Reporting procedures for healthcare professionals to report adverse drug events to PvPI are also outlined.
Clinical pharmacokinetics and its application--
1)definition
2) APPLICATIONS OF CLINICAL PHARMACOKINETICS
Design of dosage regimens:
a) Nomograms and Tabulations in designing dosage regimen,
b) Conversion from intravenous to oral dosing,
c) Determination of dose and dosing intervals,
d) Drug dosing in the elderly and pediatrics and obese patients.
Pharmacokinetics of Drug Interaction:
a) Pharmacokinetic drug interactions
b) Inhibition and Induction of Drug metabolism
c) Inhibition of Biliary Excretion.
Therapeutic Drug monitoring:
a) Introduction
b) Individualization of drug dosage regimen (Variability – Genetic, Age and Weight, disease, Interacting drugs).
c) Indications for TDM. Protocol for TDM.
d) Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Correlation in drug therapy.
e) TDM of drugs used in the following disease conditions: cardiovascular disease, Seizure disorders, Psychiatric conditions, and Organ transplantations
Dosage adjustment in Renal and Hepatic Disease.
a. Renal impairment
b. Pharmacokinetic considerations
c. General approach for dosage adjustment in renal disease.
d. Measurement of Glomerular Filtration rate and creatinine clearance.
e. Dosage adjustment for uremic patients.
f. Extracorporeal removal of drugs.
g. Effect of Hepatic disease on pharmacokinetics.
Population Pharmacokinetics.
a) Introduction to Bayesian Theory.
b) Adaptive method or Dosing with feedback.
c) Analysis of Population pharmacokinetic Data
Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are injuries caused by medications and can occur from a single dose or prolonged use of one or more drugs. ADRs include side effects which occur at therapeutic doses and are usually predictable, as well as toxic effects which happen at higher than usual doses. Some ADRs are allergic reactions that are not dose-related and involve the immune system. ADRs can affect many body systems and organs and cause issues like stimulation or depression of the central nervous system, changes in cardiovascular functions, respiratory effects, gastrointestinal irritation, and liver or kidney damage. The document also discusses drug interactions, withdrawal reactions, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, teratogenicity, and definitions of acute,
breif notes on what is pharmacoepidemiology, why do we need pharmacoepidemiology, whats is its aim and its main applications, advantages and disadvantages
This document discusses vaccine safety surveillance systems. It describes post-marketing surveillance systems like VAERS in the US and EudraVigilance in Europe that monitor adverse events. International organizations like WHO and programs like EPI work to strengthen safety surveillance globally and help low-income countries monitor vaccines. Harmonized reporting systems, guidelines, and data sharing aim to ensure vaccine safety worldwide.
Adverse drug reactions are unwanted effects that occur when taking medications. They can range from mild to severe or life-threatening. Monitoring adverse drug reactions involves identifying suspected reactions, assessing the causality between the drug and reaction, documenting the details of the case, and reporting serious reactions to regulatory authorities. Serious adverse reactions must be reported within 14 days, while investigators report them to sponsors and ethics committees within 24 hours and 7 days respectively to ensure patient safety.
The document discusses the importance of effective communication for achieving quality use of medicines. It notes that clear communication is needed between doctors and patients to explain why medicines are prescribed, address any barriers to understanding, and identify all medications patients are taking. Poor communication has been shown to be a leading cause of medication errors and patient harm. The document emphasizes the role of communication skills like briefings, handovers, patient education materials, and electronic prescribing in improving safety. Overall, it stresses that open communication between healthcare providers and patients is critical to negotiate treatment outcomes, minimize risks, and promote appropriate medication use.
This document discusses pharmacovigilance, materiovigilance, and haemovigilance programs in India. It defines key terms like adverse drug reactions, serious adverse reactions, causality assessment, and dechallenge/rechallenge. It describes the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI) including its aims, ADR monitoring centers, and methods used to communicate drug safety alerts. Reporting procedures for healthcare professionals to report adverse drug events to PvPI are also outlined.
Clinical pharmacokinetics and its application--
1)definition
2) APPLICATIONS OF CLINICAL PHARMACOKINETICS
Design of dosage regimens:
a) Nomograms and Tabulations in designing dosage regimen,
b) Conversion from intravenous to oral dosing,
c) Determination of dose and dosing intervals,
d) Drug dosing in the elderly and pediatrics and obese patients.
Pharmacokinetics of Drug Interaction:
a) Pharmacokinetic drug interactions
b) Inhibition and Induction of Drug metabolism
c) Inhibition of Biliary Excretion.
Therapeutic Drug monitoring:
a) Introduction
b) Individualization of drug dosage regimen (Variability – Genetic, Age and Weight, disease, Interacting drugs).
c) Indications for TDM. Protocol for TDM.
d) Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Correlation in drug therapy.
e) TDM of drugs used in the following disease conditions: cardiovascular disease, Seizure disorders, Psychiatric conditions, and Organ transplantations
Dosage adjustment in Renal and Hepatic Disease.
a. Renal impairment
b. Pharmacokinetic considerations
c. General approach for dosage adjustment in renal disease.
d. Measurement of Glomerular Filtration rate and creatinine clearance.
e. Dosage adjustment for uremic patients.
f. Extracorporeal removal of drugs.
g. Effect of Hepatic disease on pharmacokinetics.
Population Pharmacokinetics.
a) Introduction to Bayesian Theory.
b) Adaptive method or Dosing with feedback.
c) Analysis of Population pharmacokinetic Data
Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are injuries caused by medications and can occur from a single dose or prolonged use of one or more drugs. ADRs include side effects which occur at therapeutic doses and are usually predictable, as well as toxic effects which happen at higher than usual doses. Some ADRs are allergic reactions that are not dose-related and involve the immune system. ADRs can affect many body systems and organs and cause issues like stimulation or depression of the central nervous system, changes in cardiovascular functions, respiratory effects, gastrointestinal irritation, and liver or kidney damage. The document also discusses drug interactions, withdrawal reactions, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, teratogenicity, and definitions of acute,
breif notes on what is pharmacoepidemiology, why do we need pharmacoepidemiology, whats is its aim and its main applications, advantages and disadvantages
This document discusses vaccine safety surveillance systems. It describes post-marketing surveillance systems like VAERS in the US and EudraVigilance in Europe that monitor adverse events. International organizations like WHO and programs like EPI work to strengthen safety surveillance globally and help low-income countries monitor vaccines. Harmonized reporting systems, guidelines, and data sharing aim to ensure vaccine safety worldwide.
Preclinical trials involve testing new drugs and medical devices on animals before human testing to assess safety and efficacy. They include various studies such as screening tests, isolated organ tests, and toxicity tests on rodents and larger animals. The goals are to determine dosing, identify adverse effects, and collect sufficient safety data to file for approval to begin clinical trials in humans under good laboratory practices. Preclinical studies help establish that initial human trials can reasonably proceed safely.
Overview regulatory environment in usa,europe,indiashabana parveen
The document summarizes the process for clinical research and drug approval by the FDA. It describes the multi-step process including pre-clinical research in animals, Phase 1-3 clinical trials in humans to test safety and efficacy, and the submission of a New Drug Application. The FDA rigorously reviews data at each stage before approving progression to the next stage to ensure safety. The overall process aims to establish that new drugs are safe and effective for use by the American public.
The document discusses adverse drug reactions (ADRs), their causes and management. It defines an ADR as an unintended, harmful response to a drug given at normal doses. Elderly patients have the highest risk of ADRs, which are a major cause of hospitalizations. Common culprit medications include antibiotics, anticoagulants, digoxin, diuretics and NSAIDs. Management primarily involves withdrawing the suspected drug, reducing the dose if it may be dose-related, and treating any reactions while maintaining therapeutic objectives with regular patient review and simplified regimens. Monitoring at-risk patients and those on high-risk medications is important, as is assessing drug appropriateness and possible interactions during multiple drug therapies.
The document discusses various approaches to drug discovery, including pharmacological, toxicological, and preclinical trials. It describes the components of pharmacological evaluation including selectivity testing, pharmacological profiling in vitro and in vivo, and safety pharmacology testing of major organ systems like central nervous system, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. The goal of preclinical trials is to determine if a new drug works and is safe to test in humans using animal models and evaluating its pharmacological effects, toxicity, and safety pharmacologically.
complete description of causality assessment with the definition of basic terminologies.& relation with an adverse event and adverse drug reaction, causality terms & assessment criteria.
Severity, seriousness, predictability and preventability assessmentDr. Ramesh Bhandari
This document discusses the assessment of severity and seriousness of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). It defines severity as the intensity of a medical event, categorizing ADRs as mild, moderate or severe based on management steps. It also describes several classification scales for ADR severity, including one by Karch and Lasagna and the Modified Hartwig's and Siegel Scale. The document defines seriousness classification according to regulatory criteria. It then discusses preventability and predictability of ADRs, describing scales by Schumock and Thornton for preventability and the distinction between Type A and Type B reactions in terms of predictability.
Drug use evaluation (DUE) is a quality improvement process that reviews prescribing patterns to promote appropriate drug use. It involves identifying a drug or therapeutic area, developing criteria and standards, collecting data, evaluating results, providing feedback, and implementing interventions. The process then reevaluates drug use and revises the DUE program as needed. The presented document outlines the 11 steps of a DUE process focusing on monitoring renal function during aminoglycoside therapy.
1) All health care professionals and pharmaceutical companies can report any suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs), regardless of severity, to the nearest ADR monitoring center.
2) The ADR reporting process involves reporting to peripheral centers, then regional, zonal, and finally the national coordinating center (NPC) and Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). International reporting also occurs to the WHO Uppsala Monitoring Centre (WHO-UMC).
3) Complete information is required for ADR reporting, including patient information, a description of the adverse reaction, details on the suspected drug, management of the reaction, and reporter information.
various measures for the measurement of outcome such as incidence prevalence and other drug us measures are briefly discussed here with suitable examples and equations
The partial pharmacoeconomic evaluations are cost analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis and cost-utility analysis. A comparison of costs and consequences of two alternatives is an example of a full pharmacoeconomic evaluation known as cost-benefit analysis. Therefore, the answer is not a.
b) A cost analysis of a single intervention
c) A comparison of costs per life-year gained for two interventions
d) An estimation of the total costs of a disease to the society
12/10/2018
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY
KMCH COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
42
Which one of the following is an example of a partial
pharmaco-economic evaluation
The spontaneous reporting system is a passive surveillance system where health professionals voluntarily report adverse drug reactions directly to regulatory authorities or pharmaceutical companies. It involves 3 main processes: 1) data acquisition from reported cases, 2) assessment of individual reports and pooled data, and 3) interpretation of signals based on the available data. Initiatives have been taken to widen reporting bases to include pharmacists and nurses. Special focus has been given to reporting reactions related to HIV drugs, pediatric drugs, and herbal products to improve surveillance in underreported areas.
This document discusses pharmacovigilance, which involves monitoring the safety of drugs after they have been approved. It defines pharmacovigilance and explains why it is needed given limitations of clinical trials. It describes types of adverse drug reactions and how they are classified. It outlines the goals and processes of pharmacovigilance programs, including reporting adverse reactions, conducting causality assessments, and submitting periodic safety update reports. The overall aim is to ensure safe and effective use of medicines through continual monitoring and regulatory action.
Pharmacoepidemiology is the study of the use and effects of drugs in large populations. The document discusses the definition, origins, need and applications of pharmacoepidemiology. Specifically, it notes that pharmacoepidemiology applies epidemiological techniques to study drug use and effects in populations. It also discusses limitations of pre-marketing drug trials that pharmacoepidemiology aims to address through post-marketing surveillance and other techniques.
Pharmacoeconomics evaluates the costs and outcomes of pharmaceutical products and services. It involves choosing a perspective such as patient or payer, identifying costs which can be direct, indirect, or intangible, and identifying outcomes which can be clinical, economic, or humanistic. Common pharmacoeconomic methodologies include cost-consequence analysis, cost-of-illness evaluation, cost-minimization analysis, cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and cost-utility analysis. Pharmacoeconomics is important for achieving maximum benefits with limited costs and aids decision making for formularies, policies, and resource allocation.
The document discusses pharmacovigilance and adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting in India. It provides information on the national pharmacovigilance program, including who can report ADRs, how to report them, and the benefits of reporting. It describes the ADR reporting process and forms for healthcare professionals and consumers. It also discusses other vigilance programs in India related to medical devices, vaccines, blood products, and several research projects conducted with these programs.
SEVERITY AND SERIOUSNESS ASSESSMENT OF ADR’S
Definitions, Severity assessment, Seriousness assessment
Naranjo algorithm, Preventability assessment
By
Ms. B. Mary Vishali
Department of Pharmacology
Advesre drug reaction- Types, Reporting, Evaluation, Monitoring, Preventing &...Suhas Reddy C
This document discusses adverse drug reactions (ADRs), including their definition, classification, types, reporting, evaluation, monitoring, prevention and management. It defines an ADR as an unintended reaction to a drug that occurs at normal doses. ADRs can be classified based on incidence (very common to very rare) or severity (mild to severe). Types of ADRs include dose-dependent (Type A), unpredictable hypersensitivity reactions (Type B), continuous effects of long-term drug use (Type C), and withdrawal reactions (Type E). The document outlines what information should be reported for an ADR, who is responsible for reporting, when and how to report ADRs, and where completed reports should be submitted
Detection, reporting and management of adverse eventsKatla Swapna
This document discusses adverse drug reactions (ADRs), including definitions, classifications, detection, reporting, and management. It notes that ADRs are a major clinical problem that can cause suffering and increased healthcare costs. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring and reporting ADRs to improve patient safety. Pharmacists can play an important role by monitoring high-risk patients and drugs, educating on ADR reporting, and assisting in the detection and assessment of ADRs. Timely reporting of ADRs is crucial to help prevent human suffering and unnecessary costs from drug-related injuries.
Pharmacological Approach to Drug DiscoverySuhas Reddy C
For better understanding of students. This will give you a detailed explanation of Pharmacological approach. Contact me through comment section if you need any assistance in understating
The document discusses various aspects of antimalarial drugs, including:
1) It describes the classification of antimalarials into different categories such as aminoquinolines, quinoline-methanols, cinchona alkaloids, and artemisinin derivatives.
2) It explains the uses of antimalarials for chemoprophylaxis, clinical cure of acute infections, radical cure to eliminate dormant liver stages, and as gametocides.
3) It provides recommendations for treatments of uncomplicated and severe malaria, including first-line and second-line options, and considerations for use during pregnancy.
This document provides an overview and introduction to VigiFlow, a web-based pharmacovigilance reporting tool. It discusses the history and development of VigiFlow, its features for complete individual case safety report management, and advantages like standardized formats and shared terminology. The presentation then demonstrates how to enter a new report into VigiFlow, including sections for patient information, reactions, drugs, and assessment. It also reviews tools for coded term searching and options for report display and navigation without using a mouse.
Preclinical trials involve testing new drugs and medical devices on animals before human testing to assess safety and efficacy. They include various studies such as screening tests, isolated organ tests, and toxicity tests on rodents and larger animals. The goals are to determine dosing, identify adverse effects, and collect sufficient safety data to file for approval to begin clinical trials in humans under good laboratory practices. Preclinical studies help establish that initial human trials can reasonably proceed safely.
Overview regulatory environment in usa,europe,indiashabana parveen
The document summarizes the process for clinical research and drug approval by the FDA. It describes the multi-step process including pre-clinical research in animals, Phase 1-3 clinical trials in humans to test safety and efficacy, and the submission of a New Drug Application. The FDA rigorously reviews data at each stage before approving progression to the next stage to ensure safety. The overall process aims to establish that new drugs are safe and effective for use by the American public.
The document discusses adverse drug reactions (ADRs), their causes and management. It defines an ADR as an unintended, harmful response to a drug given at normal doses. Elderly patients have the highest risk of ADRs, which are a major cause of hospitalizations. Common culprit medications include antibiotics, anticoagulants, digoxin, diuretics and NSAIDs. Management primarily involves withdrawing the suspected drug, reducing the dose if it may be dose-related, and treating any reactions while maintaining therapeutic objectives with regular patient review and simplified regimens. Monitoring at-risk patients and those on high-risk medications is important, as is assessing drug appropriateness and possible interactions during multiple drug therapies.
The document discusses various approaches to drug discovery, including pharmacological, toxicological, and preclinical trials. It describes the components of pharmacological evaluation including selectivity testing, pharmacological profiling in vitro and in vivo, and safety pharmacology testing of major organ systems like central nervous system, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. The goal of preclinical trials is to determine if a new drug works and is safe to test in humans using animal models and evaluating its pharmacological effects, toxicity, and safety pharmacologically.
complete description of causality assessment with the definition of basic terminologies.& relation with an adverse event and adverse drug reaction, causality terms & assessment criteria.
Severity, seriousness, predictability and preventability assessmentDr. Ramesh Bhandari
This document discusses the assessment of severity and seriousness of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). It defines severity as the intensity of a medical event, categorizing ADRs as mild, moderate or severe based on management steps. It also describes several classification scales for ADR severity, including one by Karch and Lasagna and the Modified Hartwig's and Siegel Scale. The document defines seriousness classification according to regulatory criteria. It then discusses preventability and predictability of ADRs, describing scales by Schumock and Thornton for preventability and the distinction between Type A and Type B reactions in terms of predictability.
Drug use evaluation (DUE) is a quality improvement process that reviews prescribing patterns to promote appropriate drug use. It involves identifying a drug or therapeutic area, developing criteria and standards, collecting data, evaluating results, providing feedback, and implementing interventions. The process then reevaluates drug use and revises the DUE program as needed. The presented document outlines the 11 steps of a DUE process focusing on monitoring renal function during aminoglycoside therapy.
1) All health care professionals and pharmaceutical companies can report any suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs), regardless of severity, to the nearest ADR monitoring center.
2) The ADR reporting process involves reporting to peripheral centers, then regional, zonal, and finally the national coordinating center (NPC) and Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). International reporting also occurs to the WHO Uppsala Monitoring Centre (WHO-UMC).
3) Complete information is required for ADR reporting, including patient information, a description of the adverse reaction, details on the suspected drug, management of the reaction, and reporter information.
various measures for the measurement of outcome such as incidence prevalence and other drug us measures are briefly discussed here with suitable examples and equations
The partial pharmacoeconomic evaluations are cost analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis and cost-utility analysis. A comparison of costs and consequences of two alternatives is an example of a full pharmacoeconomic evaluation known as cost-benefit analysis. Therefore, the answer is not a.
b) A cost analysis of a single intervention
c) A comparison of costs per life-year gained for two interventions
d) An estimation of the total costs of a disease to the society
12/10/2018
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY
KMCH COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
42
Which one of the following is an example of a partial
pharmaco-economic evaluation
The spontaneous reporting system is a passive surveillance system where health professionals voluntarily report adverse drug reactions directly to regulatory authorities or pharmaceutical companies. It involves 3 main processes: 1) data acquisition from reported cases, 2) assessment of individual reports and pooled data, and 3) interpretation of signals based on the available data. Initiatives have been taken to widen reporting bases to include pharmacists and nurses. Special focus has been given to reporting reactions related to HIV drugs, pediatric drugs, and herbal products to improve surveillance in underreported areas.
This document discusses pharmacovigilance, which involves monitoring the safety of drugs after they have been approved. It defines pharmacovigilance and explains why it is needed given limitations of clinical trials. It describes types of adverse drug reactions and how they are classified. It outlines the goals and processes of pharmacovigilance programs, including reporting adverse reactions, conducting causality assessments, and submitting periodic safety update reports. The overall aim is to ensure safe and effective use of medicines through continual monitoring and regulatory action.
Pharmacoepidemiology is the study of the use and effects of drugs in large populations. The document discusses the definition, origins, need and applications of pharmacoepidemiology. Specifically, it notes that pharmacoepidemiology applies epidemiological techniques to study drug use and effects in populations. It also discusses limitations of pre-marketing drug trials that pharmacoepidemiology aims to address through post-marketing surveillance and other techniques.
Pharmacoeconomics evaluates the costs and outcomes of pharmaceutical products and services. It involves choosing a perspective such as patient or payer, identifying costs which can be direct, indirect, or intangible, and identifying outcomes which can be clinical, economic, or humanistic. Common pharmacoeconomic methodologies include cost-consequence analysis, cost-of-illness evaluation, cost-minimization analysis, cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and cost-utility analysis. Pharmacoeconomics is important for achieving maximum benefits with limited costs and aids decision making for formularies, policies, and resource allocation.
The document discusses pharmacovigilance and adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting in India. It provides information on the national pharmacovigilance program, including who can report ADRs, how to report them, and the benefits of reporting. It describes the ADR reporting process and forms for healthcare professionals and consumers. It also discusses other vigilance programs in India related to medical devices, vaccines, blood products, and several research projects conducted with these programs.
SEVERITY AND SERIOUSNESS ASSESSMENT OF ADR’S
Definitions, Severity assessment, Seriousness assessment
Naranjo algorithm, Preventability assessment
By
Ms. B. Mary Vishali
Department of Pharmacology
Advesre drug reaction- Types, Reporting, Evaluation, Monitoring, Preventing &...Suhas Reddy C
This document discusses adverse drug reactions (ADRs), including their definition, classification, types, reporting, evaluation, monitoring, prevention and management. It defines an ADR as an unintended reaction to a drug that occurs at normal doses. ADRs can be classified based on incidence (very common to very rare) or severity (mild to severe). Types of ADRs include dose-dependent (Type A), unpredictable hypersensitivity reactions (Type B), continuous effects of long-term drug use (Type C), and withdrawal reactions (Type E). The document outlines what information should be reported for an ADR, who is responsible for reporting, when and how to report ADRs, and where completed reports should be submitted
Detection, reporting and management of adverse eventsKatla Swapna
This document discusses adverse drug reactions (ADRs), including definitions, classifications, detection, reporting, and management. It notes that ADRs are a major clinical problem that can cause suffering and increased healthcare costs. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring and reporting ADRs to improve patient safety. Pharmacists can play an important role by monitoring high-risk patients and drugs, educating on ADR reporting, and assisting in the detection and assessment of ADRs. Timely reporting of ADRs is crucial to help prevent human suffering and unnecessary costs from drug-related injuries.
Pharmacological Approach to Drug DiscoverySuhas Reddy C
For better understanding of students. This will give you a detailed explanation of Pharmacological approach. Contact me through comment section if you need any assistance in understating
The document discusses various aspects of antimalarial drugs, including:
1) It describes the classification of antimalarials into different categories such as aminoquinolines, quinoline-methanols, cinchona alkaloids, and artemisinin derivatives.
2) It explains the uses of antimalarials for chemoprophylaxis, clinical cure of acute infections, radical cure to eliminate dormant liver stages, and as gametocides.
3) It provides recommendations for treatments of uncomplicated and severe malaria, including first-line and second-line options, and considerations for use during pregnancy.
This document provides an overview and introduction to VigiFlow, a web-based pharmacovigilance reporting tool. It discusses the history and development of VigiFlow, its features for complete individual case safety report management, and advantages like standardized formats and shared terminology. The presentation then demonstrates how to enter a new report into VigiFlow, including sections for patient information, reactions, drugs, and assessment. It also reviews tools for coded term searching and options for report display and navigation without using a mouse.
This document provides an overview of practical signal management. It discusses common language used in signal management, the current regulatory environment, and a proposed signal management methodology including prioritization, evaluation, and decision support systems. The methodology involves detecting signals, prioritizing them, and formally evaluating the scientific data to confirm or refute the potential risks. It emphasizes the importance of systematically documenting all steps in the signal management process.
Applications computers in field of Pharmacy.pptxMuhammad Arsal
Computers are now essential tools in pharmacy. They are used for database management of drugs and patients, order entry systems, billing, purchasing, inventory control, and more. The use of computers in pharmacy started in the 1980s and provides advantages like increased accuracy, reduced time and workload, and ability to access information across boundaries. Computers are used in retail pharmacy for accounting, management, and drug information retrieval. In hospitals, computers aid in patient record maintenance, purchasing, and therapeutic drug monitoring. They are also crucial for data processing and storage in pharmaceutical analysis, drug design, publishing, education, and simulations. Pharmacy informatics and drug information services further clinical decision making. Telepharmacy allows remote delivery of pharmaceutical care while internet
This document discusses adverse drug reactions, including definitions, classifications, monitoring, documentation, and reporting. It defines an adverse drug reaction as an unintended response to a drug that occurs at normal doses. Adverse events are classified as serious if they result in death, hospitalization, disability, or required intervention. Adverse reactions are categorized as Type A or Type B. Monitoring involves identifying reactions, assessing causality using methods like the Naranjo algorithm, documenting in forms, and reporting serious reactions to authorities.
How to Make Awesome SlideShares: Tips & TricksSlideShare
Turbocharge your online presence with SlideShare. We provide the best tips and tricks for succeeding on SlideShare. Get ideas for what to upload, tips for designing your deck and more.
SlideShare is a global platform for sharing presentations, infographics, videos and documents. It has over 18 million pieces of professional content uploaded by experts like Eric Schmidt and Guy Kawasaki. The document provides tips for setting up an account on SlideShare, uploading content, optimizing it for searchability, and sharing it on social media to build an audience and reputation as a subject matter expert.
Bachelor Thesis: Administration of pharmaceuticals by means of smartphoneAndreas Mosti
This document discusses a bachelor's thesis project to create a smartphone application for managing the administration of pharmaceuticals. The project aimed to develop a prototype app using Windows Phone 8 and Xamarin that allows users to scan patient wristbands and medication barcodes to securely verify the delivery of the correct drugs. User testing at a hospital provided positive feedback on the concept and ease of use. Further work would integrate the proof-of-concept app with the hospital's electronic health records system to add authentication, security, and offline functionality.
Remote Patient Monitoring Software Development in Connecticutalexakent
Our Telemedicine App Development Company in Mexico helps people to connect to medical professionals without waiting in long queues by lying on their beds. this would keep doctors as well as patients to come in direct contact with any kind of infection.
In Silico Pharmacology for Drug Discovery_ A systematic review on commonly u...NoumanMomin1
This document discusses in silico pharmacology and commonly used software for drug discovery. It defines in silico pharmacology as using computational models for simulations to make predictions and advances in medicines. The objectives of in silico methods are to identify mechanisms of action, predict drug properties, develop models for biological response, speed up and reduce costs of discovery. Commonly used software like GOLD, SANJEEVINI, GASTROPLUS, and DDD PLUS are used for tasks like protein-ligand docking, predicting binding affinity, ADME prediction, and dissolution experiments. In conclusion, software approaches are playing a major role in drug design and discovery by facilitating pharmacokinetics/dynamics studies.
This document provides a summary of a student's summer training project on studying and implementing a mobile app for a dialysis center. It includes an acknowledgements section thanking those involved in the project. The executive summary outlines that the objectives were to conduct a pre-survey on mobile app features, study the implementation process, and create an implementation plan. Key findings from the pre-survey showed that most patients use smartphones and want features like appointment booking, accessing lab reports, and health resources. The project involved comparing apps, creating an implementation plan, and addressing issues and challenges to deployment.
ePRO_Presentation_BYOD Webinar_5 Final 9 March 2016 YPrimeCindy Howry, MS
This document summarizes a presentation on Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) for electronic clinical outcome assessments (eCOAs) in clinical trials. It discusses the growing interest in BYOD due to smartphone saturation and perceived benefits. There are two main types of BYOD apps: native apps downloaded from app stores and web apps accessed through mobile browsers. While BYOD could reduce costs and burden, challenges include demonstrating measurement equivalence across different devices, addressing logistical concerns, ensuring patient privacy and security, developing and supporting mobile apps, and reimbursing patients for data usage. Moving forward, these challenges can be overcome through careful study design, choice of appropriate app technologies, support structures, and patient reimbursement.
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This document proposes a framework for evaluating mental health smartphone applications. It notes that while such apps have potential to extend mental health services, most have not been rigorously evaluated for efficacy, safety, or quality. The framework suggests apps be evaluated based on three dimensions: usefulness, usability, and integration/infrastructure. Specific criteria are outlined for each dimension to allow clinicians and patients to assess apps.
Final presentation of theoretical Alzheimer's medication adherence system, designed at Tufts University by Conor Ward, Emily Eickhoff, Alex Pugnali, Chris Shultz, and Rachel Terveer.
SMi Group are thrilled to announce the launch of the Ophthalmic Drugs Conference, being held on the 28-29 November 2017 at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in London, UK. www.ophthalmicdrugs.com/slideshare
Disseminate Clinical Data Early to Support Payer Coverage DecisionsTodd Berner MD
This document summarizes Todd Berner's presentation on early dissemination of clinical data to support payer coverage decisions. The presentation discusses comparative effectiveness research standards and how cost, comparators, and ambiguous results should be handled. It also addresses tailoring drug development to patient heterogeneity and biomarkers. Developing an open dialogue with payers throughout drug development is emphasized to demonstrate clinical and economic value. Field teams can establish relationships, disseminate outcomes data, and conduct research to support products. The goal is for clinical programs to demonstrate value through meaningful endpoints and real-world evidence.
IOT-Based Medicine Reminder and Monitoring System for Safe HealthIRJET Journal
This document describes an IOT-based medicine reminder and monitoring system that aims to improve medication adherence. The system uses a smart medication box connected to sensors and servers to remotely monitor patient health. The smart box notifies patients when to take their medications and stores information about dosages. It is designed to be simple for illiterate or elderly users to operate with help from a caregiver. The system aims to address issues like forgetfulness that can cause patients to miss doses. It monitors patients' heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature and can alert doctors to emergencies. The document outlines the proposed design of the system and its components like the microcontroller, sensors, and communication modules. It also discusses the literature on similar remote
This document provides information about the Ophthalmic Drugs conference taking place on November 28-29, 2017 in London. It will discuss advancements in pre-clinical and clinical research related to ocular drugs. The conference will feature keynote speakers from major pharmaceutical companies and will cover topics like novel drug delivery approaches, clinical trial design, combination products, and regulatory considerations. It provides an agenda with session topics and speakers for both days of the conference.
1. The presenters were Paul O’Donohoe, Director of Health Outcomes at CRF Health, and Jennifer Crager, who has over 13 years of experience in the eCOA industry.
2. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) involves using participants' own internet-connected devices like smartphones to complete electronic patient-reported outcomes, rather than providing hardware. Interest in BYOD is driven by potential reduced costs and increased participant convenience and compliance.
3. However, BYOD also presents challenges including demonstrating measurement equivalence across many different devices, providing technical support, ensuring privacy and security, and reimbursing participants for data usage. Future adoption of BYOD in clinical trials will require addressing these challenges.
The Public Health Foundation of India is developing an end-to-end health tablet solution called Swasthya Slate that provides diagnostics, referrals, follow-ups and health promotions. The vision is to empower populations through efficient health technologies. The tablet includes integrated diagnostic tools, mobile auto-analyzer, and apps for digitizing health data, clinical decision support, and cloud-based storage and analysis of patient records. Current projects are using the tablet to study its impact on delivering reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health services through frontline health workers.
Partnering with QPS for a well-conceived and executed IND-enabling preclinical program will provide you with a detailed
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1) The document discusses mHealth apps and innovations. It highlights that apps targeting diabetics have the biggest market potential.
2) It summarizes two reports on the diabetes app market and the mHealth app developer economy. The reports analyze market trends, top publishers, and forecasts.
3) The presentation discusses how mHealth can move beyond adherence tracking to deliver true value across the spectrum of care from patients to clinicians. It provides examples of apps that have successfully driven health outcomes.
The document discusses a study conducted to evaluate the performance of Davita Healthcare's mobile app for renal patients undergoing dialysis. The study aimed to: 1) understand user requirements for the app, 2) study implementation challenges, and 3) evaluate the app's performance. Feedback was collected from patients via questionnaires. Key findings included that over 70% of patients found appointment notifications and lab report features helpful. However, issues with the app's large size, availability only on certain app stores, and incompatibility with some phones were identified. Recommendations included modifying the app for older users and expanding language and platform options.
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This document provides an agenda for a pharmaceutical development program taking place from April 30th to May 1st 2013 in San Diego, USA. The agenda includes:
- Welcome addresses and presentations on overcoming the patent cliff and improving clinical trial timelines on day 1
- Interactive workshops on oral drug delivery techniques and first-in-human formulation strategies
- Presentations on academic-government partnerships in nanotechnology and biologics development
- Panel discussion on improving development relationships and reducing costs and risk
- Additional presentations and workshops on topics including biologics modeling and simulation, enhancing solubility through micronization, and process validation.
The document outlines a whole product roadmap developed for an application software company providing laboratory information management systems (LIMS) software to genomic labs. The roadmap was created using a framework involving qualitative and quantitative customer research, competitive analysis, and identifying capabilities to address across five dimensions. Key elements of the strategic roadmap included a role-based user interface, API for integration, preconfigured instrument interface, improved search and reporting, regulatory compliance, and partnerships. The roadmap was communicated internally and externally and helped guide the company's product strategy and generate thought leadership.
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The document discusses using big data and remote patient monitoring to create a more personalized electronic health record (EHR) system. It proposes integrating data from sources like wearables, social media, medical devices and patient lifestyle directly into the EHR to improve health outcomes. This would allow healthcare providers to remotely monitor patients in a more convenient and cost-effective manner. The market for remote patient monitoring solutions is expected to grow significantly in coming years as its adoption increases.
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The Health Proffers' Mobile app was released on September 3rd and can be found at a provided link. The document discusses market analysis, problems and solutions for diagnostic centers in Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and other tier 1 and tier 2 cities in India. It also covers sales targets, revenue models, manpower needs, costs, and future plans.
This document provides an overview of VitreosHealth, an advanced analytics company for population health management. It describes VitreosHealth's predictive models for disease cohorts and risk factors that predict patient risks and costs with over 60% accuracy. It also outlines VitreosHealth's suite of care management tools including a State of Health Analysis and strategic process for population health management. VitreosHealth works with providers, payers, and IDNs to improve outcomes and reduce costs through predictive analytics.
Non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease account for 38 million deaths annually and place a large burden on healthcare systems with limited resources in rural areas and increasing out-of-pocket expenses. The Cardiotrack solution addresses this issue by providing an integrated system of medical devices, apps, and cloud services that allows for 12-lead ECGs, blood pressure, and other vital signs to be recorded and examined on apps accessible to physicians and specialists, enabling remote consultation and referrals to partner hospitals for further diagnostics and intervention. The Cardiotrack system has evolved from its initial 3-lead ECG prototype in 2013 to the current commercialized version that incorporates 12-lead ECGs and plans to integrate new IoT
1) The document describes Eventus, an integrated healthcare platform founded by Fardeen Siddiqui and Dr. Rahil Qamar Siddiqui that aims to build the largest healthcare ecosystem in India.
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3) Eventus uses international healthcare standards to ensure interoperability and features like online appointment booking, clinical note taking, and analytics to make healthcare more efficient and patient-centric.
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This document outlines the keynote address by Prof. S. Yunkap Kwankam on going digital and scaling digital health interventions. It discusses:
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2. The benefits of digital health are well understood but limited by critical factors like scale. Examples are provided of scale limitations in information-intensive applications.
3. A framework is proposed to guide scaling digital health interventions through identifying obstacles, exchanging ideas, and structuring dialog around specific applications and themes.
4. Conclusions emphasize the need to focus on overall development with digital health, address grand challenges
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Introduction: Substance use education is crucial due to its prevalence and societal impact.
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Tobacco Use: Immediate effects include increased heart rate, while long-term risks encompass cancer and heart disease.
Drug Use: Risks vary depending on the drug type, including health and psychological implications.
Prevention Strategies: Education, healthy coping mechanisms, community support, and policies are vital in preventing substance use.
Harm Reduction Strategies: Safe use practices, medication-assisted treatment, and naloxone availability aim to reduce harm.
Seeking Help for Addiction: Recognizing signs, available treatments, support systems, and resources are essential for recovery.
Personal Stories: Real stories of recovery emphasize hope and resilience.
Interactive Q&A: Engage the audience and encourage discussion.
Conclusion: Recap key points and emphasize the importance of awareness, prevention, and seeking help.
Resources: Provide contact information and links for further support.
International Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated during June, placing the spotlight not only on cancer survivors, but also their caregivers.
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A D V E R S E D R U G
R E A C T I O N ?
Adverse Drug Reactions are responses to a drug, which are noxious
and unintended, and which occurs at doses normally used in man for
the prophylaxis, diagnosis, or therapy of disease or for the
modifications of physiological function.
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CHALLENGES IN ADVERSE DRUG REACTION
REPORTING
COMMUNICATION
ANALYSIS
TIME
CONSUMPTION
UNAWARENESS
DATA
RETRIEVAL
STORAGE
DOCUMENTATION
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INNOVATION
The challenges faced and the need for a
better pharmacovigilance are the
motivation behind the development of
this software.PLANNING
Selection of programming language.
Modules to be included.
Structuring database.
DESIGN / DEVELOP
• Front end – Microsoft Visual Studio
2008
• Back end – SQL Server 2008
M E T H O D S &
R E S U L T S
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STRATEGY
• Dashboard and shortcuts - user-friendly.
• Dynamic nature of software – improves
functionality.
• Automatic E-mails - communication of ADR.EVALUATION/TWEAKING
Live test were performed by students and
staffs of Al-Shifa College of Pharmacy.
Tweaks were performed based on live
test.
CHALLENGES FACED
Making a user friendly design.
Improving functionality.
Communication of ADR with physicians.
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In essence the ADR reporting and monitoring
software is embedded with lots of features
that can be used in hospitals and other
healthcare facilities for better
pharmacovigilance.
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NATIONAL PHARMACOVIGILANCE PROGRAM
• The implementation of this software in
healthcare facilities can advance
pharmacovigilance in our country.
• The software has the potential to become the
backbone of National Pharmacovigilance
Program.
R O A D
A H E A D
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F L Y H I G H , W H E R E N O B O D Y C A N T O U C H Y O U !
If you have the wits to chase your dreams nobody can stop you.
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