Need of Pharmacovigilance in Siddha System of Medicine

  • A.Alif Fathima P.G. Scholar, Govt. Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai
  • M P Abdul Kader Jeylani Professor, Govt. Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai
  • S. Balamani Lecturer, Govt. Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai
  • U. Kavitha Program Assistant, Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Center Govt. Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai

Abstract

Pharmacovigilance is defined as the detection, assessment, and prevention of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) in humans. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, New Delhi has initiated the Pharmacovigilance Program for ASU & H drugs. The main aim of Pharmacovigilance is to improve patients care & safety in relation to the use of medicines. The Siddha system of medicine is mainly practiced in South India. It is one of the earliest traditional medicine systems in the world which treats not only the body but also the mind and the soul. Although the term Pharmacovigilance is actually not featured in Siddha texts, it is vibrant throughout literature. This paper deals with the chances of occurrence of ADR in Siddha Medicine and its prevention. ADR may occur from birth of the drug to clinical application which involves various disciplines. No doubt, standard ingredients processed through standardized production method would give standard finished products which prevent ADR. Also, Right drug at Right dose for Right person with Right diet and Right Vehicle will prevent ADR. Therayar, ancient Siddhar explained the possible complications of medicines i.e. ADR along with their antidote and precaution.

Published
2023-07-28
Issue
Volume 20 | Issue 1 | 2023
Section
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