Abstract
Definition
Drug reaction: An unwanted or harmful reaction, experienced following the administration of a drug or combination of drugs under normal conditions of use, which is suspected to be related to the drug.
Drug resistance: The reduction in effectiveness of a medication.
Polypharmacy: The concurrent use of multiple medications by a patient.
Drug reaction: An unwanted or harmful reaction, experienced following the administration of a drug or combination of drugs under normal conditions of use, which is suspected to be related to the drug.
Drug resistance: The reduction in effectiveness of a medication.
Polypharmacy: The concurrent use of multiple medications by a patient.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging |
Editors | Danan Gu, Matthew E. Dupre |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
Publisher | Springer |
Chapter | D |
Pages | 1-6 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-319-69892-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Keywords
- Drug Reactions
- Resistance
- Polypharmacy