Drug Induced Syndromes: An Overview
Mahendra Kumar BJ1★, Soumya M2, Jyothi K3, Jagadish B. D4★ Corresponding author
- 1Director PG Studies, Prof. & Head, Department of Pharmacy Practice, JDTIslam College of Pharmacy, Jamiath Hill, Kozhikode, Kerala.
- 2Lecturer, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, SAC College of Pharmacy, BG Nagara, Karnataka.
- 3Pharm D Students, Department of Clinical pharmacy, SAC College of pharmacy, Karnataka.
- 4Pharm D Students, Department of Clinical pharmacy, SAC College of pharmacy, Karnataka.
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Mahendra Kumar BJ
Director PG Studies, Prof. & Head, Department of Pharmacy Practice, JDTIslam College of Pharmacy, Jamiath Hill, Kozhikode, Kerala.
Received: 04-07-2012; Revised: 01-08-2012; Accepted: 12-08-2012.
Volume 5, Issue 3 · pp. 13–19 · PUBLISHED · DOI:
ABSTRACT
Many drugs have come into the market in recent years and its usage is increased for multiple disorders which in turn leads to poly pharmacy and increased drug related problems. One such drug related problem is Drug-induced syndrome. These syndromes are one of the major problems in the health care sector. Drug related problems are found to be a reason for hospital admission and also for an increased patients stay in the hospital. The syndromes can be associated with any pathological conditions or may be drug related. This overview article provides the information regarding the different drug induced syndromes with its causative agents, clinical manifestation and therapy.
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BJ, M. K., M, S., K, J., & D, J. B. (). Drug Induced Syndromes: An Overview. Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 5(3), 13–19.