Side effects

Definition (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

Approved Date
24-Oct-2013

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