ABSTRACT

Drug safety is a very important aspect in medical practice and has evolved in years, drug safety of ASU drugs in particular has always been a debatable topic in modern pharmaceutical era. Apart from adopting all the safety measures it is also responsibility of physician to note and report the adverse drug reactions or events. Following is a case report where the adverse effect was seen in the form of giddiness and chills with profuse sweating. A Male patient of age 39 years diagnosed with clinical depression also presenting with generalized weakness was prescribed with ksheera basti. Giddiness and chills with profuse sweating immediately after elimination of Ksheera basti was observed, and the same disappeared after dose of 2cc of Avil was administered IM and orally glucose supplement was given. Direct relation (score 6) was the causality according to Naranjo's Adverse Drug Reaction Probability Scale. This report emphasizes the importance of Preassessment and awareness towards the careful use of medications and treatment protocol. Keywords: Ksheera Basti, ADR, Giddiness Profuse sweating, Assessment, Allergic Reaction
Publication date: 15/03/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.3.1033