Drug toxicity
Drug toxicity
Drug toxicity (pronounced: /drʌg tɒkˈsɪsɪti/), also known as drug overdose or drug poisoning, is a condition that occurs when a person has taken a higher dose of a drug than the body can metabolically process or excrete.
Etymology
The term "drug toxicity" is derived from the Greek words "druggon" meaning "drug" and "toxicos" meaning "poison". It was first used in the medical field in the late 19th century.
Definition
Drug toxicity refers to the level of damage that a drug can cause to an organism. The damage can range from minor side effects to severe harm or death. The severity of drug toxicity depends on several factors including the dose, the duration of exposure, the method of exposure, the individual's health status, and the individual's ability to metabolically process or excrete the drug.
Related Terms
- Pharmacology: The study of drugs, their properties, and their effects on living organisms.
- Toxicology: The study of the adverse effects of chemicals, including drugs, on living organisms.
- Overdose: The ingestion or application of a drug or other substance in quantities greater than are recommended.
- Side effect: An unwanted or unexpected event or condition that occurs along with the desired therapeutic effect of a drug.
- Adverse drug reaction: An unwanted or harmful reaction experienced following the administration of a drug or combination of drugs under normal conditions of use.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Drug toxicity
- Wikipedia's article - Drug toxicity
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