Adverse reactions and interactions with herbal medicines. Part 1. Adverse reactions.

Adverse drug reactions in the elderly

Medications probably are the single most important health care technology in preventing illness, disability, and death in the geriatric population. Age-related changes in drug d...

Hospital Admissions Resulting from Preventable Adverse Drug Reactions

BACKGROUND: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a significant cause of hospital admissions. These events can lead to significant morbidity and mortality and financial costs. ADRs ...

Health Risks of Herbal Remedies

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and organ damage: A current perspective

Owing to the efficacy in reducing pain and inflammation, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are amongst the most popularly used medicines confirming their position i...

Detection of adverse drug reactions in a clinical trial using two types of questioning.

Two methods of assessing adverse drug effects-an open-ended question versus a checklist-were compared in a clinical study involving 515 patients being treated with bacampicillin...