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Monday, 24 October 2011

Adverse drug reaction (ADR)

Types
A (Augmented) : dose dependent and predictable, can occur to anyone
B (Bizarre) : dose independent and unpredictable
C (continuous or chronic) : prolonged drug use (eg: analgesic nephropathy)
D (delayed) : teratogenic or carcinogenic
E (end of use) : withdrawal phenomena after drug is stopped

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