Computer-assisted use of tracer antidote drugs to increase detection of adverse drug reactions: a retrospective and concurrent trial

Hosp Pharm. 1993 Aug;28(8):746-9, 752-5.

Abstract

The authors found that a concurrent review of use of antidote drugs commonly used for the treatment of adverse drug reactions is an effective method for identifying such reactions. Computer-assisted detection helped rule out false-positives and decrease the number charts to be screened, thereby reducing the time needed to find adverse drug reactions.

MeSH terms

  • Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems*
  • Clinical Pharmacy Information Systems*
  • Computer Systems
  • Concurrent Review / organization & administration*
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
  • Hospital Bed Capacity, 300 to 499
  • Humans
  • Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
  • Missouri
  • Pharmacy Service, Hospital / organization & administration*
  • Pharmacy Service, Hospital / standards
  • Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee