the use of medications that have a specific toxic effect on disease organisms is called pharmacology.
the use of medications that have a specific toxic effect on disease organisms is called?
pharmacology
medication is said to have a narrow or wide "therapeutic index," certain safety factor or "therapeutic window". this describes the ratio of desired effect to toxic effect. a compound with a narrow therapeutic index (close to one) exerts its desired effect at a dose close to its toxic dose. a compound with a wide therapeutic index (greater than five) exerts its desired effect at a dose substantially below its toxic dose. those with a narrow margin are more difficult to dose and administer, and may require therapeutic drug monitoring (examples are warfarin, some antiepileptics, aminoglycoside antibiotics). most anti-cancer drugs have a narrow therapeutic margin: toxic side-effects are almost always encountered at doses used to kill tumors.
pharmacology
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bullet::::- toxic effect of benzene and homologues









































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bullet::::- toxic effect of other nonpetroleum-based solvents









































bullet::::- toxic effect of corrosive aromatics, acids, and caustic alkalis









































bullet::::- toxic effect of lead and its compounds (including fumes)









































bullet::::- toxic effect of other metals
list of icd-9 codes 800–999: injury and poisoning