Abstract
The evaluation of cases of alleged adverse reactions to drugs is usually complex, and requires detailed time-related information on drug administration and on the markers of the adverse reaction. Many cases remain in the anecdotal category because of the lack of critically needed details. This presentation is built around two groups of diagnostic criteria that constitute guidelines in assessing causality in drug-related illnesses. Examples of the use of these criteria are given in a series of illustrative cases.
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