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ICH E2A
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the ICH E2A Cover | Adverse Events and Reporting |
| Are the ICH E2A the same as 21 CRF 314.80 | No, they have different definitions and time frames |
| What is an Adverse Event | Any outword medical occurrence in a pt. or subject administered study drug does not necessarily have to have a casual relation with treatment. Therefore by any unfavorable and unintended sign that is temporally associated with the use of the study drug |
| Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) | Is all noxious and unintended responses to medical product related to any dose |
| Unexpected Adverse Drug Reaction | An adverse reaction, the nature or severity of whih is not consistent with the applicable product information (Investigator Drug Brochure) |
| What does "severe" mean | Used to describe the intensity (severity) of a specific event (mild, moderate, or severe). Not the same as a serious adverse event |
| What does "serious" mean | Is based on patient/event outcome or action criteria usually associated with events that pose a threat to a patient's life or functions. Seriousness (not severity) serves as a guide for defining regulatory reporting obligations. |
| A Serious Adverse Event or Reaction is any of the following: | Results in death, life threatening, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolong hospitalization, persistent disability/incapacity or congential anomaly/birth defect |
| What is the purpose of expedited reporting | To make regulators, investigators, and other appropriate people aware of new, important information on serious reactions. |
| Reporting of Serious, Unexpected ADRs (Fatal or Life-Threatening) | Notified within 7 calendar days after first knowledge by the sponsor, followed by a complete report as possible within an additional 8 calendar days |
| Reporting of Serious, Unexpected ADRx (Not Fatal or Life Threatening) | Filled no later than 15 calendar days after first knowledge by the sponsor |
| What is CIOMS-I | Is a standard form for expedited adverse event reporting. |