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01 · ABSTRACT

Abstract

Marketed drugs are known to possess both therapeutic (primary) effects and side (secondary) effects. Occasionally, during the course of treating a specific disease, unexpected beneficial outcomes, referred to as "tertiary effects," may emerge. These tertiary effects have shown great potential for drug repurposing, particularly in the context of rare diseases. Unfortunately, the observation of such effects often falls to physicians, nurses, and pharmacists who lack a proper system for effectively communicating these findings to the healthcare community. In this proposal, I suggest the development of an innovative solution called the "Orange Card," which aims to facilitate the reporting of suspected unexpected beneficial effects associated with a particular treatment. This system would leverage the existing well-established framework employed by most countries for reporting side effects, enabling seamless integration and enhancing communication within the healthcare system.

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02 · PUBLICATION RECORD

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JournalMedical Research Archives
IssueVol 11 No 7.2 (2023): July Issue, Vol.11, Issue 7.2
SectionResearch Articles
Published29 July 2023
DOI10.18103/mra.v11i7.2.4174
ISSN2375-1924
03 · RIGHTS & REUSE

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Ricardo Borges, MD, PhD

Pharmacology Unit. Dept of Physical Medicine and Pharmacology. Medical School. Universidad de La Laguna. Tenerife. Spain

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