Pharmacovigilance Trainee Interview Questions and Answers

Adverse events are unexpected and harmful reactions to a drug, while side effects are known and expected reactions.

• Adverse events are usually more severe than side effects

• Adverse events can be life-threatening, while side effects are usually not

• Adverse events are not listed on the drug label, while side effects are

• Examples of adverse events include anaphylaxis, liver damage, and death

• Examples of side effects include nausea, headache, and dizziness

Pharmacovigilance comes into picture after a drug is approved and marketed.

• Pharmacovigilance is the process of monitoring, detecting, assessing, and preventing adverse effects of drugs.

• It starts after a drug is approved and marketed.

• It involves collecting and analyzing data from various sources such as clinical trials, spontaneous reports, and literature.

• Pharmacovigilance helps in ensuring the safety and efficacy of drugs.

• Examples of drugs that required pharmacovigilance incl...read more