Knowledge and awareness regarding adverse drug effect in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Abstract

The Human body has been suffering from various diseases since the human civilization was formed. Treatment and prevention have been designed for impunity. Drug and medicine has been playing a significant role against diseases as well as virus, bacteria, fungus and toxic substance. But despite of the advantages, drugs are providing side effects to the human body due to its overdose and safe uses. A door-to-door survey was conducted among the people to obtain their knowledge and awareness about drug adverse effects. Several questions are used to collect the data. People replied their responses about awareness and knowledge regarding adverse drug effects. The data reveals the percentage as a result.