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Incompatibility of Drugs in Prescription: 3 Types | Pharmacology

This article throws light upon the three main types of incompatibility of drugs in prescription. The types are: 1. Therapeutic (Pharmacological) Incompatibility 2. Chemical Incompatibility 3. Physical Incompatibility. Type # 1. Therapeutic (Pharmacological) Incompatibility: It occurs as a result of antagonistic (opposite) pharmacological effects in the patients or interfere with drug absorption following administration e.g., simultaneous administration of physostigmine and [...]

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Adverse Drug Reactions | Pharmacology

Any noxious, undesired and unintended response appearing following prophylactic, diagnostic or therapeutic use of a drug administered at an appropriate dose level and that occurs within a reasonable time frame of administration of the drug is known as an adverse drug reaction. Adverse drug reactions are more commonly observed in human medical practice and such true drug related disorders are [...]

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Factors Modifying Drug Effect and Dosage | Pharmacodynamics

This article throws light upon the five major factors modifying drug effect and dosage. The factors are: 1. Physiological Factors 2. Genetic Factors 3. Pathological Factors 4. Environmental Factors 5. Therapeutic Factors. Factor # 1. Physiological Factors: i. Species: Absolute dose of a drug varies with species as different species are of different sizes, and the amount of drug has [...]

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