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Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring
 

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Reporting suspected adverse drug reactions

 

5. Adverse reactions in the elderly

The elderly may be more susceptible to adverse reactions as they are often taking multiple medicines, metabolise medicines less effectively and may be more sensitive to their effects.

It is important to monitor safety in this group and report suspected reactions accordingly.

1. Causality2. Black Triangle Drugs3. Serious Reactions4. Reporting in Children5. ADRs in the Elderly6. Delayed Drug Effects7. Congenital Abnormalities8 Herbal Medicines

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