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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Y |
|
Knowledge and attitude regarding Pharmacovigilance among PharmD students. |
Completed |
N |
N |
Y |
|
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 |