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[Use of databases in pharmacovigilance: two examples]

E Van Ganse1

  • 1FASC Instituut Farmacie VUB, Bruxelles, Belgique.

Therapie
|September 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Drug dispensing databases reveal that fenoterol and oral xanthines may increase asthma exacerbations. Elderly patients using multiple medications, like NSAIDs and aspirin, face higher risks, highlighting database utility for monitoring and quality assessment.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoepidemiology
  • Drug safety and utilization studies

Context:

  • Utilizes drug dispensing databases to analyze medication use and patient outcomes.
  • Focuses on asthma exacerbations and polypharmacy in elderly populations.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the association between specific antiasthmatic medications and asthma exacerbations.
  • To assess the risks associated with concomitant medication use in elderly patients.

Summary:

  • Fenoterol and oral xanthines were linked to increased asthma exacerbation frequency, though a channelling phenomenon cannot be excluded.
  • Analysis of elderly patient data showed approximately 15% of NSAID users also took aspirin, increasing gastrointestinal risk.
  • Drug dispensing databases are effective tools for monitoring at-risk populations and evaluating treatment quality.

Impact:

  • Provides insights into potential risks associated with certain asthma medications.
  • Identifies significant polypharmacy risks in elderly populations, particularly concerning NSAID and aspirin co-administration.
  • Demonstrates the value of drug dispensing databases for public health surveillance and improving medication safety.

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