Pharmacovigilance in Gastrointestinal Surgeries: Ensuring Patient Safety and Optimal Outcomes

¹Department of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology, School of Tropical Medicine, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

²Independent Researcher, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Corresponding Author: Shatavisa Mukherjee, Department of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology, School of Tropical Medicine, Kolkata 700073, West Bengal, India; Email: [email protected]

Received Date: February 15, 2024

Publication Date: March 14, 2024

Citation: Mukherjee S, et al. (2024). Pharmacovigilance in Gastrointestinal Surgeries: Ensuring Patient Safety and Optimal Outcomes. Gastro Res. 3(1):6.

Copyright: Mukherjee S, et al. © (2024). 

ABSTRACT

Gastrointestinal surgeries encompass a diverse range of procedures aimed at treating conditions affecting the digestive system. While these surgeries offer the potential for improved patient outcomes, they also carry inherent risks, including adverse drug reactions (ADRs) related to the medications used throughout the perioperative period. Pharmacovigilance, the science, and activities aimed at detecting, assessing, understanding, and preventing ADRs, is critical in ensuring patient safety during gastrointestinal surgeries. This review explores the principles of pharmacovigilance in the context of gastrointestinal surgeries, including the identification and management of ADRs, challenges encountered, and strategies for optimizing medication safety and patient outcomes.

Keywords: Pharmacovigilance, Gastrointestinal Surgeries, Patient Safety