Drug Reactions

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are some of the leading causes of hospitalization. These unplanned, undesirable occurrences are the result of previously-unknown reactions of your body to a drug, or two different medications interacting in a negative way within your system.

A thorough medication history may help a prescriber comprehend the patient's prior drug treatment experiences, especially in recognizing prior adverse drug reactions (ADRs) that can prevent future exposure to the drug.

Avoiding medication in cohorts of patients who are more susceptible or administering treatment according to a therapeutic plan that lowers the probability of an adverse impact are the two main ways to prevent ADRs (eg co-administration of other drugs, monitoring blood test results).