Overview of suspected adverse reactions to veterinary medicinal products reported in South Africa (March 2003 - February 2004) : report
The Veterinary Pharmacovigilance and Medicines Information Centre is responsible for the monitoring of veterinary adverse drug reactions in South Africa. An overview of reports of suspected adverse drug reactions received by the centre during the period March 2003 to February 2004 is given. A total...
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doaj-dffb3b51005d4ec59dc78ea90aa3087d2020-11-24T23:46:55ZengAOSISJournal of the South African Veterinary Association1019-91282224-94352005-06-01761495210.4102/jsava.v76i1.396352Overview of suspected adverse reactions to veterinary medicinal products reported in South Africa (March 2003 - February 2004) : reportV. NaidooR. SykesThe Veterinary Pharmacovigilance and Medicines Information Centre is responsible for the monitoring of veterinary adverse drug reactions in South Africa. An overview of reports of suspected adverse drug reactions received by the centre during the period March 2003 to February 2004 is given. A total of 20 reports was received. This had declined from the previous year. The general apathy with regards to the reporting of adverse drug reaction has prompted the Medicines Control Council to make reporting a legal obligation on all members of the veterinary and medical profession as from August 2004. The majority of reports involved suspected adverse reactions that occurred in dogs and cats. Most of the products implicated were Stock Remedies. Veterinarians predominantly administered these products. Only two reports were received from a veterinary pharmaceutical company.https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/396Spontaneous ReportsSuspected Adverse Drug ReactionsVeterinary Medicinal Products Veterinary Pharmacovigilance |
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Overview of suspected adverse reactions to veterinary medicinal products reported in South Africa (March 2003 - February 2004) : report |
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Overview of suspected adverse reactions to veterinary medicinal products reported in South Africa (March 2003 - February 2004) : report |
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Overview of suspected adverse reactions to veterinary medicinal products reported in South Africa (March 2003 - February 2004) : report |
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Overview of suspected adverse reactions to veterinary medicinal products reported in South Africa (March 2003 - February 2004) : report |
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Overview of suspected adverse reactions to veterinary medicinal products reported in South Africa (March 2003 - February 2004) : report |
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overview of suspected adverse reactions to veterinary medicinal products reported in south africa (march 2003 - february 2004) : report |
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Journal of the South African Veterinary Association |
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1019-9128 2224-9435 |
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2005-06-01 |
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The Veterinary Pharmacovigilance and Medicines Information Centre is responsible for the monitoring of veterinary adverse drug reactions in South Africa. An overview of reports of suspected adverse drug reactions received by the centre during the period March 2003 to February 2004 is given. A total of 20 reports was received. This had declined from the previous year. The general apathy with regards to the reporting of adverse drug reaction has prompted the Medicines Control Council to make reporting a legal obligation on all members of the veterinary and medical profession as from August 2004. The majority of reports involved suspected adverse reactions that occurred in dogs and cats. Most of the products implicated were Stock Remedies. Veterinarians predominantly administered these products. Only two reports were received from a veterinary pharmaceutical company. |
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Spontaneous Reports Suspected Adverse Drug Reactions Veterinary Medicinal Products Veterinary Pharmacovigilance |
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