Dr. Swetha Reba Mathews

Assistant Professor

MBBS, MD, PhD Scholar

Area of Interest

Additional Responsibilities

  • Member, Core Training Panel: Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
  • Member (Non-Affiliated): Institutional Ethics Committee for Clinical Trials, Believers Church Medical College Hospital.
  • Member, Core Team: Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme (AMSP), SGMC&RF.
  • Deputy Coordinator: Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Centre (AMC) & Medical Device Adverse Event Monitoring Centre (MDMC), SGMC&RF.

Achievements, Memberships, Awards

  • University Gold Medal & 1st Rank (MD Pharmacology): Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Punjab (2017).
  • ‘Pondicherry Prize’ & 1st Prize (National Poster): ISRPTCON 2015, PGIMER Chandigarh (2015).
  • 2nd Prize (National Quiz): National Pharmacology Quiz, IPSCON 2016, PGIMER Chandigarh (2016).
  • 1st Prize (Quiz): World TB Day Quiz, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (2006).


LIFE MEMBERSHIPS

  • National Association of Pharmacology and Therapeutics (NAPT)
  • Forum for Ethics Review Committees in India (FERCI)
  • Association of Healthcare Professions Educators (AHPE)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)


Publications

Title

Journal/Book

Publication details (Year, Volume, Page No. etc.)

Authorship (1st/2nd/ Other)

State / Reg / Nat / Int

Indexed in

The frightening abyss in the awareness about diabetic foot disease in an urban population of Kerala.

Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology

2024 Jan 1; Available from: https://jptcp.com/index.php/jptcp/article/view/6361

Other (Mathews SR)

International

Embase

Acute Dystonia Induced by Prochlorperazine and Cinnarizine : Case report.

Journal of Rational Pharmacotherapeutics and Research

2017;3(1):53-4.

1st (Mathews SR)

Society journal

none 

Phenytoin-induced bradycardia and hypotension.

Indian J Pharmacol.

2019 Mar-Apr;51(2):120-2. doi: 10.4103/ijp.IJP_254_17.

1st (Mathews SR)

National

Pubmed PMID: 31142948; PMCID: PMC6533925

The prevalence, risk factors and awareness of hypertension in an urban population of Kerala (South India).

Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl.

2009;20:685-9.

Other (Mathews SR)

International

Pubmed

Pioglitazone: Induced cancer of the urinary bladder.

Natl J Pharmacol Ther.

2023 May 1;1(2):101-2.

1st (Mathews SR)

National

National Science Library

Thalidomide Induced Anemia in a Patient with Multiple Myeloma.

International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research.

2024 Jun 23;6(3).

Other (Mathews R)

International

Index Copernicus 

A case of sinus pauses induced by nebivolol.

International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research.

2024 May 7;3:436-8.

2nd (Mathews SR)

International

Index Copernicus 

A rare case of topical Clobetasol induced hypocortisolism.

Eur J Pharm Med Res.

2023; 10(2), 300-1.

Other (Mathews SR)

European / International

Index Copernicus 

A case series on serious adverse drug reactions caused by carvedilol.

International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research.

2024 Feb 7;1:10-12.

Other (Mathews SR)

International

Index Copernicus 

Gabapentin-induced Alopecia: A Rare Adverse Effect Unveiled.

Indian Journal of Pain

2024, 38(1): 79-80.

2nd (Mathews SR)

National

DOAJ

Disulfiram induced psychosis.

Eur J Pharm Med Res

2023; 10(5), 466-7.

Other (Mathews SR)

European / International

Index Copernicus 

A case report on metoprolol induced nightmares and hallucinations.

Int. J. Multidiscip. Res.

2024; Aug 6(4):1-4.

Other (Mathews SR)

International

Index Copernicus 

A rare case of lichen planus pemphigoides induced by metformin.

National Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics.

2024 May;2(2):114–5.

2nd (Mathews SR)

National

National Science Library

Drug-Induced Hormonal Havoc: A Case Report on Fluconazole and Adrenal Insufficiency.

Eur J Pharm Med Res.

2024, 11(8), 269-71.

Other (Mathews SR)

European / International

Index Copernicus 

Bortezomib induced foot drop in a patient with multiple myeloma.

BEMJ

2024. 7(1):25-31.

Other (Mathews SR)

Institutional

none

Montelukast-induced Churg–Strauss syndrome.

National Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics.

2025. 3(1): 72-4.

2nd (Mathews SR)

National

National Science Library

A Case Series on Anomalous Presentation of Eltrombopag Induced Hepatic Dysfunction.

International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research (IJMSCR)

2025, ijmscr.com/asset/images/uploads/17560030993614.pdf.

2nd (Mathews SR)

International

Index Copernicus 

Symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema induced by dual beta-lactam antibiotics.

National Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics.

2025. 3(2): 153-5.

1st (Mathews SR)

National

National Science Library

Eltrombopag-induced cerebral venous sinus thrombosis.

National Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics.

2025. 3(2): 156- 8.

1st (Mathews SR)

National

National Science Library

Pharmacovigilance readiness and ADR reporting awareness among clinical pharmacy students: impact of a short-term educational intervention.

J Appl Bioanal.

2025;11(Spec Iss 8):1259-64. doi:10.53555/jab.v11si8.2697.

1st (Mathews SR)

National

Scopus

Real-world adverse drug reactions to semaglutide: a case series from an Indian tertiary care centre.

Scope.

2025;15(4):1540-1547.

Other (Mathews SR)

National

Scopus

Uterine Stimulants and Relaxants; Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators

Quick Revision Handbook – Pharmacology.

15 June 2023; Evincepub Publishing; ISBN-10: 9356733600, ISBN-13: 978-9356733602

ISBN 


Other Editorial & Book Contributions

  • Peer Reviewer: Cureus Journal of Medical Science (International) , National Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics (National).
  • Chapter Reviewer: Reviewed 2 chapters in Essentials of Medical Pharmacology (2024, Ed. KD Tripathi).


Presentations

Topic

Guest lecture / Oral / Poster / Convener of Workshop

Name of the event

Conference / CME / Workshop

Venue

Dates

Level

Retrospective safety analysis of an intra-aural FDC

Poster Presentation

ISRPTCON

Conference

PGIMER Chandigarh

2015

National

Acute Dystonia induced by drug interactions

Poster Presentation

APPICON UP-UK

Conference

MNMC Allahabad

2015

Regional / State

Efficacy of combination therapy for LPRD

Oral Presentation

IPSCON

Conference

PGIMER Chandigarh

2016

National

Safety & efficacy of combination therapy in LPRD

Paper Presentation

CARES 2017

Conference

CMC Ludhiana

2017

State

How to build up a culture of ADR reporting at AMCs

Speaker

National AMC Coordinators Meeting and Training

Training

Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission

2022

National

Adverse Effect of Antimicrobials on Blood Profiles in ICUs

Poster Presentation

SALVARE ANTIBIOTICUM

Conference

GMC Kottayam

2022

State

ADRs of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers in Geriatrics

Poster Presentation

NAPTICON 2022

Conference

FMMC Mangalore

2022

National

National Level E poster Competitions in pharmacovigilance (Elucido 2022)

Organizer

Elucido 2022

Contest

AMC-BCMCH, under aegis of PvPI

September 2022

National

Safe Medication Practices and sensitization to Pharmacovigilance

Speaker / Organizer

IMPACT Safe Medications Workshop for School Children

Workshop

AMC, BCMCH, Choice School, Thiruvalla

October 2022

Institutional

Interbatch pharmacology quiz for undergraduate medical students (PHARMWHIZ 2022)

Organizer and quiz master

PHARMWHIZ 2022

Contest

AMC-BCMCH, under aegis of PvPI

November 2022

Institutional

Pharmacovigilance of Psychotropic Drugs (Presented session: ‘Every report counts...’)

Speaker / Organizer

National Level CME (online mode)

CME

Under the aegis of PvPI

April 2024

National

NDCT rules, protocol writing and GCP

Speaker / Organizer

GCP and Ethics training workshop for MD/MS postgraduate students

Workshop / Training

BCMCH, Thiruvalla

September 2024

Institutional

National Level E poster Competitions in pharmacovigilance (Elucido 2024)

Organizer

Elucido 2024

Contest

AMC-BCMCH, under aegis of PvPI

September 2024

National

Interbatch pharmacology quiz for undergraduate medical students (PHARMWHIZ 2024)

Organizer and quiz master

PHARMWHIZ 2024

Contest

AMC-BCMCH, under aegis of PvPI

November 2024

Institutional

Pharmacovigilance of Paediatric Pulmonary Drugs (Presented session: ‘Safer Drugs for Children...’)

Speaker / Organizer

National Level Workshop (online mode)

Workshop

Under the aegis of PvPI

February 2025

National

Handholding workshop in pharmacovigilance for Lakshadweep

Speaker / Organizer (National Resource Person)

Handholding workshop

Workshop

Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission

March 2025

Regional

NDCT Rules & GCP

Speaker

3rd GCP and ethics training

Training

SGMC & RF

May 2025

State

‘MEDIWHIZ’ District level Interschool Quiz Competition for school students

Organizer/ Quiz master

National Pharmacovigilance Week 2025

Quiz / Competition

Under the aegis of PvPI, IPC

2025 August

District

Sensitization Session on Pharmacovigilance and Materiovigilance

Speaker

State level CNE, 2025

CNE

SGMC & RF (AMC, under aegis of PvPI, IPC)

September 2025

State

VIGIQUEST National Level E-Poster Contest

Organizer

National Level E-Poster Contest

Contest

SGMC & RF (in collaboration with AMC, under aegis of PvPI, IPC)

2025 September

National

NDCT Rules & GCP

Speaker

Workshop cum Training in Bioethics & Research

Workshop / Training

SUTAMS, Trivandrum

October 2025

State

Ecopharmacovigilance- Through One Health

Speaker

World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week program

Training Program

SGMC & RF (AMSP Committee)

21st November 2025

Institutional

NDCT Rules & GCP

Speaker

Workshop cum Training in Bioethics

Workshop / Training

Govt Dental College, Trivandrum

2nd December 2025

State

From Theory to Competency: A Comparative Assessment of Pharmacovigilance Awareness among MBBS students under CBME curriculum versus MCI curriculum

Oral   Presentation

Virtual International Conference on Health Professions Education

Conference

University Center for Health Professions Education, SDUAHER, Kolar (AHPE)

12-13 January 2026

International

Ecopharmacovigilance - Prescription for our planet

Speaker

SGPCON’26

Conference

SGMC & RF

February 2026

State

NDCT Rules & GCP

Speaker

Workshop cum Training

Workshop / Training

School of Public Health, Trivandrum

March 2026

State

NDCT Rules & GCP

Speaker

4th GCP and ethics training

Training

SGMC & RF

May 2026

State


Research Projects


Project

Completed / Ongoing

Funded Y/N

Collaborated Y/N

Published Y/N

Efficacy, safety, and quality-of-life impact of Sodium Alginate + Omeprazole vs. Omeprazole alone in Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease (LPRD).

Completed

N

N

Awaiting

Effectiveness of Pharmacovigilance Teaching under the CBME Curriculum versus erstwhile MCI curriculum.

Completed

N

N

Awaiting

Safety profile of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers in Older People.

Completed

N

N

N

Awareness about diabetic foot disease in an urban population of Kerala.

Completed

N

N

Knowledge and attitude regarding Pharmacovigilance among PharmD students.

Completed

N

N

Dermatological ADRs associated with DPP4 inhibitors.

Completed

N

N

N

Assessment of Drug Literacy Among Outpatients and their Attenders: A cross-sectional observational study in a tertiary care centre.

Ongoing

N

N

N

ADR profile of antidiabetic medications and evaluation of the propensity of SGLT2 inhibitors for genitourinary ADRs.

Ongoing

N

N

N

Perceptions of Medical Students Regarding an Innovative Elective Module in Clinical Pharmacology: A cross-sectional study.

Ongoing

N

N

N

Evaluation of translation of mind-mapping skills into actual study behaviour among MBBS students

Ongoing

N

N

N