Side Effects Lookup

Comprehensive adverse drug reactions database with frequency classifications, severity ratings, and evidence-based monitoring recommendations for medication safety.

⚕️ Understanding Adverse Drug Reactions

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are unintended harmful effects resulting from medication use. Understanding side effects is crucial for medication safety, patient monitoring, and clinical decision-making.

Severity Classification

  • Mild: No intervention needed, self-limiting
  • Moderate: May require intervention, monitoring
  • Severe: Serious medical event, hospitalization
  • Life-threatening: Immediate medical attention required

Frequency Categories

  • Very Common: ≥10% of patients
  • Common: 1-10% of patients
  • Uncommon: 0.1-1% of patients
  • Rare: 0.01-0.1% of patients
  • Very Rare: <0.01% of patients

Patient Safety First

Always report suspected adverse drug reactions to healthcare providers and regulatory authorities. Early detection and reporting improve medication safety for all patients.

🏥 Critical for Patient Care

  • Physicians: Risk-benefit assessment
  • Pharmacists: Patient counseling
  • Nurses: Adverse event monitoring
  • Students: Pharmacology education
  • Researchers: Drug safety studies

📋 Adverse Event Reporting

Contributes to pharmacovigilance systems like FDA MedWatch, helping identify safety signals and improve medication safety worldwide.

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