Side effectsDefinition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Side_effects) In medicine, a side effect is an effect, whether therapeutic or adverse, that is secondary to the one intended; although the term is predominantly employed to describe adverse effects, it can also apply to beneficial, but unintended, consequences of the use of a drug. (Wikipedia) Preferred Units: N/A Scope Note: N/A This term is used for the following terms: Adverse drug reactions Nontarget effects Secondary effects Undesirable drug reactions
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