HTHSCI 2H03 Chapter 8: Chapter 8
18 Sep 2018
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Adverse drug effect: an undesirable and potentially harmful action caused by the administration of medication. Side effects are the type of drug effects that are predictable and that may occur even at the therapeutic doses. Adverse drug effects can be specific to single tissue or multiple organ systems. Most common adverse events are nausea & vomiting, as well as headache and changes in bp. As drug dose increases, risk of adverse effects increases. Example: antihypertensive drugs are given to lower blood pressure but high doses cause hypotension which may manifest dizziness or fainting. Be prepared for the unusual (e. g. anaphylaxis shock) Health canada continues to monitor for new adverse effects after drug is. Health canada continues to monitor for new adverse effects after drug is approved and marketed. Cadris is a database of suspected adverse rxns to drugs, biologics & natural health products reported to health canada"s canadian adverse drug reaction.
