Adverse Drug Reactions – ABCDE classification

Adverse Drug Reactions

1 · Introduction Drugs are double-edged swords: while they alleviate symptoms, modify disease course and often save lives, they also generate harm. This harm can arise from adverse drug reactions (ADRs), defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “a response to a medicine which is noxious, unintended and occurs at doses normally used in … Read more

Chapters and Topics in General Pharmacology

Chapters and topics in Pharmacology

Introduction to General Pharmacology General pharmacology covers the fundamental principles of pharmacology, including Drug discovery and development, Souces of Drugs, Dosage forms, Routes of drug administration, Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Drug interactions and Adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Understanding these principles is crucial for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students to act safely and effectively using medications. Drug Discovery and Development The Comprehensive … Read more