Adverse effects
Adverse effects
Adverse effects (pronunciation: /ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfɛkts/), also known as side effects, are undesired harmful effects resulting from a medication or other intervention such as surgery.
Etymology
The term "adverse effects" is derived from the Latin words "adversus" meaning "opposite" and "effectus" meaning "result". It is used in the medical field to describe any unwanted or harmful results that occur as a result of medication or treatment.
Definition
Adverse effects can vary for each individual depending on the type of drug or treatment being used, the individual's health status, age, weight, and gender. They can range from mild side effects such as nausea or dizziness, to more severe effects such as anaphylaxis or death.
Related Terms
- Drug interaction: A situation in which a substance affects the activity of a drug when both are administered together.
- Contraindication: A condition or factor that serves as a reason to withhold a certain medical treatment.
- Pharmacovigilance: The science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problem.
- Toxicity: The degree to which a substance can harm humans or animals.
See also
- List of adverse effects of paracetamol
- List of adverse effects of aspirin
- List of adverse effects of ibuprofen
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adverse effects
- Wikipedia's article - Adverse effects
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