Pharmacovigilance
Information about drug safety
Due to the limited safety data available at the time that a new medication is first marketed, it is essential to continue the collection and monitoring of safety data about adverse drug reactions (adrs) during the medication’s life cycle.
This activity, known as pharmacovigilance (PV), is performed by the Markenig Authorisation Holders, as well as by regulatory agencies.
Medicines are developed in order to prevent and treat diseases. However in addition to the benefits, drugs can also have side effects.
Adverse event is an unexpected medical problem that happens during treatment with a drug or other therapy. Adverse events may be mild, moderate, or severe, and may be caused by something other than the drug or therapy being given.
By reporting side effects, you can provide additional information on the safety of medicines, and thus protecting your health and the health of others.