Side-effect
Side-effect
Side-effect (pronunciation: /ˈsʌɪd ɪˌfɛkt/) is a term used in medicine to describe any unwanted or unintended effect of a drug or medical treatment that occurs in addition to its intended effect.
Etymology
The term "side-effect" is derived from the combination of the words "side" and "effect", indicating an effect that is secondary or incidental to the main effect.
Definition
A side-effect is typically an undesired outcome that occurs when a medication is administered, regardless of the dosage. While some side-effects can be beneficial or harmless, others may be harmful and can cause significant discomfort or health risks to the patient.
Related Terms
- Adverse effect: A harmful or undesired effect caused by a drug or other type of medical treatment.
- Drug interaction: A situation in which a substance affects the activity of a drug when both are administered together.
- Pharmacovigilance: The science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problem.
- Therapeutic effect: The desired or intended effect of a drug or medical treatment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Side-effect
- Wikipedia's article - Side-effect
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