Journal of Advances in Bio- pharmaceutics and Pharmacovigilance, cilt.6, sa.1, ss.24-30, 2024 (Hakemli Dergi)
Drug toxicity, which is frequently encountered recently, has become an important problem.
Adverse and toxic effects of drugs, drug-drug interactions, and incorrect or missing drug use can
cause this toxicity. Health professionals have increased their efforts over the years and established
the pharmacovigilance system to prevent these effects from occurring. Pharmacovigilance is a
system concerned with drug safety and effectiveness. This process aims to monitor, evaluate and
manage possible risks that may arise after the drugs are placed on the market. Drug safety
involves the systematic review of side effects reported by healthcare professionals, patients, and
drug manufacturers. The pharmacovigilance process aims to ensure the safety of medicines by
evaluating the risk-benefit balance. Measures are developed against identified risks, and these
measures can take various forms, such as drug labelling changes, use restrictions or withdrawal of
the drug from the market. Pharmacovigilance is a process carried out by regulatory bodies related
to drug regulation and safety around the world and plays an important role in ensuring the safe
and effective use of medicines. It also encourages rational drug use by ensuring drug safety.
Working in partnership with healthcare professionals ensures that the therapeutic process results
in the best and most reliable way for the patient.