Clinico-aetiological study of cutaneous adverse drug reactions in a tertiary care hospital
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Background: Healthcare professionals, and indeed patients, face numerous challenges when considering ADRs. Methods: The objectives of this study is to observe the prevalence, clinico-aetiological patterns and clinical type of drug eruptions. A Prospective observational, Non-invasive study was carried out at Department of Dermatology, Osmania General Hospital, a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital for a period of 12 months. A total of 100 cases of drug eruptions were randomly selected into the study. Results: Females seem to be more susceptible to drug reactions than Males. Adults and middle aged people were seems to be more prone for drug reactions. Fixed drug eruption was the commonest reaction followed by Urticaria, Pruritus, Lichenoid eruption and Acneiform eruption in this order. Common offending drugs, in order of frequency are Sulphonamides, NSAIDs, Isoniazid and other antibiotics. Conclusion: By implementing the ADR reporting, one can promote drug safety and better patient care, among healthcare professionals and be aware of these concerns so that they might be anticipated and addressed in future patients with CADRs.Downloads
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