Mohammed Alrashed, Ahmed A Alanazi, Khalid Bin Saleh, Faisal Alanazi, Ahmed S Alanazi, Sumayyah Mashraqi, Madhawi Mahdali, Abdullah Alshammari, Mohammed A Alnuhait, Mohammed Alzahrani, Tariq Alqahtani
BACKGROUND: Drug hypersensitivity reactions (DHRs) are immune-mediated responses triggered by exposure to a drug. DHRs are responsible for serious adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and are considered the fifth leading cause of death. This study aims to assess and evaluate the knowledge, practice, and attitudes of healthcare providers (HCPs) towards DHRs. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Healthcare providers, including pharmacists, physicians, and nurses, were recruited using a convenience sampling method to complete the survey...
May 2024: Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal: SPJ: the Official Publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society