IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-6-11-13245 Original Research Paper Analysis of adverse drug reactions reported by undergraduate MBBS students as a part of teaching programme in a medical college at Dehradun. Shalu Bawa Dr. Dr. Shaktibala Dutta Dr. November 2017 6 11 01 02 ABSTRACT

 Objectives: Under–reporting of Adverse drug reactions(ADRs)  is very common and one of the reasons could be the lack of  awareness. Keeping this in mind, ADR monitoring was included in 2nd professional MBBS curriculum to develop awareness regarding ADR reporting.

Methods: Students were sensitized for ADR monitoring, and briefed about filling ADR reporting form and WHO causality assessment scale.  The  filled ADR forms were analysed in the department of Pharmacology.

Results: 572 ADRs were reported. 602 drugs were identified as culprit drugs, 312(51.83%) Antimicrobials, 128(21.27%) Analgesics, 49(8.14%) CNS drugs, 29(4.81%) GIT drugs, 25(4.15%) Multivitamins, 23(3.82%) Antihypertensives, 18(2.99%) Antidiabetics and drugs affecting blood system each. 560(97.91%) ADRs were non serious and 12(2.09%) were serious. 505(88.02%) ADRs were probable, 65(11.36%) possible and 2(0.35%) certain.

Conclusion: ADR monitoring was included in MBBS curriculum to create awareness amongst medical students, as they are the future prescribers.