Pattern of Adverse Drug Reactions Associated with the Use of Anticancer Drugs in an Oncology-Based Hospital of Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. ADRs of anticancer drugs are ubiquitous. However, in Nepal, studies on chemotherapy-induced ADRs are scarce. Thus, this study aimed to assess the ADRs associated with the use of anticancer drugs and their management along with causality assessment and severity of ADRs.

Methods

A prospective cross-sectional observational and single-center study was conducted at Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, Nepal, for 6 months. All the patients who fulfilled the study criteria were analyzed to identify ADRs occurring daily. In addition, all collected data were recorded and analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Results

A total of 861 ADRs were detected among 102 cancer patients. T

SUBMITTER: Tamang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9646287 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature