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 [...]
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 [...]
This article will guide you to learn about how to write a prescription. Also learn about the format of prescription writing. Prescription Writing: A prescription is an order to a pharmacist by a clinician to prepare and dispense or sell the preparation to a patient or to an animal owner. It is a legally recognised document and clinician is held [...]