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Adverse reaction

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In pharmacology, any unexpected or dangerous reaction to a drug.

An unwanted effect caused by the administration of a drug.

The onset of the adverse reaction may be sudden or develop over time.

Also called an adverse drug event (ADE), adverse drug reaction (ADR), adverse effect or adverse event.

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