About The Medical Condition Drug Tolerance

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Drug Tolerance

Drug Tolerance Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Drug Tolerance Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Drug Tolerance?

Progressive diminution of the susceptibility of a human or animal to the effects of a drug, resulting from its continued administration. It should be differentiated from DRUG RESISTANCE wherein an organism, disease, or tissue fails to respond to the intended effectiveness of a chemical or drug. It should also be differentiated from MAXIMUM TOLERATED DOSE and NO-OBSERVED-ADVERSE-EFFECT LEVEL.

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