Pharmacovigilance is the science of collecting, monitoring, researching, assessing and evaluating information from healthcare providers and patients on the adverse effects of medications, biological products, herbalism and traditional medicines. Glucocorticosteroids are the commonly used drugs in dermatological diseases like leprosy, Pemphigus vulgaris diseases and allergic contact dermatitis. The main aim of this study to improve patient care and safety in relation to the use of corticosteroids in dermatological diseases. A total of 40 patients were recruited, in that 23 (57.50 %) were males and 17 (42.50 %) were females, glucocorticoids like predisolone (42.50 %), betamethasone (17.50 %) and dexamethasone causing highest number of ADRs. Diabetes mellitus (16.00%), hypokalemia (8.00%), hypotension (4.00%), peptic ulcer (4.00%), hypocalcaemia (4.00%), moon face (4.00%), facial puffiness (4.00%), erythematic patches (4.00%). Majority of ADR’s observed in cardiovascular system (56.00 %) endocrine system (16.00 %), electrolyte disturbances (12.00 %), skin (12.00 %) and GI system (4.00 %). Clinical pharmacists are the upcoming breed of pharmacists in our country. Clinical pharmacists can contribute improved patients outcomes by monitoring, identifying, assessing and prevention of ADRs and can also promote rational use of drugs.
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