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Core - Pharmacology

    Chapter 2

    Adverse Drug Effects and Chemical Toxicity

    2.1 : Pharmacovigilance01:19

    2.1 : Pharmacovigilance

    Post-marketing surveillance is a critical component of pharmaceutical regulation, often uncovering unanticipated adverse drug reactions (ADRs) once a drug ...

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    2.2 : Drug Dependence01:17

    2.2 : Drug Dependence

    Medications are typically administered to achieve therapeutic effects. Some drugs can modify an individual's mood and perception, frequently resulting ...

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    2.3 : Effects of Chemicals: Overview01:27

    2.3 : Effects of Chemicals: Overview

    Drugs, encompassing various chemical compounds from natural sources, lab synthesis, or genetic engineering, elicit different biological responses in ...

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    2.4 : Types of Toxins01:36

    2.4 : Types of Toxins

    Humans continually engage with an environment rich in potentially harmful chemicals. These are introduced to our bodies through inhalation, ingestion, or ...

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    2.5 : Toxic Reactions: Overview01:26

    2.5 : Toxic Reactions: Overview

    When toxic substances penetrate the human body, they disseminate to various tissues, undergoing metabolic changes. This process yields reactive ...

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    2.6 : Allergic Drug Reactions01:27

    2.6 : Allergic Drug Reactions

    Allergic reactions related to drugs are hypersensitivity responses driven by the immune system and bear no connection to the drug's therapeutic ...

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    2.7 : Teratogenicity01:07

    2.7 : Teratogenicity

    The ability of a drug to produce structural deformations and functional abnormalities in the developing embryo or the fetus is called teratogenicity, and ...

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    2.8 : Mutagenicity and Carcinogenicity01:25

    2.8 : Mutagenicity and Carcinogenicity

    Mutagenicity and carcinogenicity refer to the ability of drugs to cause genetic defects and induce cancer, respectively. The International Agency for ...

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    2.9 : Antidotes01:17

    2.9 : Antidotes

    Antidotes are medicinal substances used to counteract the harmful effects of toxins or drugs in the body. They function in various ways, each uniquely ...

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    2.10 : Prevention of Further Absorption of Poison01:14

    2.10 : Prevention of Further Absorption of Poison

    In cases of acute poisoning, the primary objective is to prevent further absorption of the toxic substance into the body. Immediate interventions using ...

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    2.11 : Enhanced Elimination of Poison01:26

    2.11 : Enhanced Elimination of Poison

    Poison can be effectively removed from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract through various decontamination procedures. Antidotes serve a crucial role in ...

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