Paradoxical reaction
Paradoxical Reaction
A Paradoxical Reaction (pronounced: pærəˈdɒksɪkəl riˈækʃən) is a type of adverse drug reaction that is contrary to the expected outcome. This term is often used in pharmacology and medicine to describe a condition where a medication or treatment has the opposite effect of what was intended.
Etymology
The term "Paradoxical Reaction" is derived from the Greek word "paradoxos", which means "contrary to expectation". It is combined with the word "reaction", which in this context refers to the body's response to a medication or treatment.
Related Terms
- Adverse Drug Reaction: An unexpected or dangerous reaction to a drug. This is the broader category under which paradoxical reactions fall.
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine that deals with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
- Medicine: The science and practice of diagnosing, treating, or preventing disease.
- Drug: A substance used to treat, cure, or prevent disease.
- Treatment: The management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Paradoxical reaction
- Wikipedia's article - Paradoxical reaction
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