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Adverse Drug Reactions (10)

Arizona Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics

Includes searchable lists of drugs categorized by their potential to cause QT prolongation and torsades (QT Drug Lists), the International Registry for Drug-Induced Arrhythmias (QT Registry), educational resources, etc.

Canadian Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Program (CADRMP)

Query Canada Vigilance Adverse Reaction Online Database - Find information reported to the Canada Vigilance Program about suspected adverse reactions (side effects) to drugs and other health products, such as prescription and non-prescription medication, natural health products, and radiopharmaceuticals.

Institute for Safe Medicines Practice Canada

An independent national non-profit organization committed to the advancement and promotion of safe medication practices in all healthcare settings.

MedEffect Canada

Current safety information on drugs and other health products provided to consumers, patients and healthcare professionals; access to the Canadian Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Program database.

Drug Advisories (2)

Health Canada / MedEffect

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British Columbia Drug and Poison Information Centre (BC DPIC)

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