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• Pharmacokinetics focuses on how the body affects the drug.
• Pharmacodynamics focuses on how the drug affects the body.
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The type of drug often dictates the drug’s source, composition and delivery form.
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Unfortunately, all drugs produce more than one effect.
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Therapeutic use of a drug is referred to as drug indication, or the indication for use.
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• Side effects: effects that are a nuisance and cause slight discomfort but generally not
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• Adverse effects: effects that are potentially harmful.
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Toxic effects: harmful effects; implies toxicity or drug poisoning
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