| Health / Medical Topics |
Drug resistance
Pronunciation
The failure of cancer cells, viruses, or bacteria to respond to a drug used to kill or weaken them. The cells, viruses, or bacteria may be resistant to the drug at the beginning of treatment, or may become resistant after being exposed to the drug. (NCI Dictionary)
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
A category based upon the characteristics of release of active and/or inert ingredient(s).
Most of the time, medicines make our lives better. They reduce aches and pains, fight infections, and control problems such as high…
An elaboration of a sequence of physiological events that are elicited by the administration of a drug.
The drug product container with any accompanying materials or components. This may include the protective packaging, labeling, administration devices, etc.
Substances that are grouped or classified by chemical composition.
Drug Metabolism Inhibition involves interference with, or restraint of, enzymatic biotransforming chemical modifications exerted on a naturally occurring or synthetically produced organic…
