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Is the term used for an unwanted negative response, predictable or unpredictable, to any medication given for therapeutic, diagnostic, or prophylactic reasons?

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The term is ADVERSE DRUG REACTION. Adverse drug reaction refers to an injury that occur as a result of taking a particular medication. It may result from a long time use of a drug or from a single dose. Adverse drug reaction is always negative and may be very dangerous to the well being of the user
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