Importance of Awareness of Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Authors

Heather Ellis, HCA HealthcareFollow
Hale Z. Toklu, University of Central FloridaFollow

Keywords

SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; coronavirus Infections; drug-related side effects and adverse reactions; medication; drug safety; adverse reaction; pharmacovigilance

Disciplines

Pharmaceutical Preparations | Pharmacy Administration, Policy and Regulation | Public Health | Virus Diseases

Abstract

Health care professionals hold the responsibility of reporting any adverse drug reactions in order to learn about new therapy and how best to safely care for our patients. The information derived from case publications and FDA MedWatch reports are essential to accumulate information and increase awareness for the possible risks of new drugs.

Recommended Citation

Ellis, Heather and Toklu, Hale Z. (2020) "Importance of Awareness of Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting During the COVID-19 Pandemic," HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine: Vol. 1: Iss. 6, Article 1.
DOI: 10.36518/2689-0216.1206
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.hcahealthcare.com/hcahealthcarejournal/vol1/iss6/1