Phenomena and Processes [G] » Physiological Phenomena [G07] » Pharmacological and Toxicological Phenomena » Pharmacological Phenomena » Drug Resistance
Description
Diminished or failed response of an organism, disease or tissue to the intended effectiveness of a chemical or drug. It should be differentiated from DRUG TOLERANCE which is the progressive diminution of the susceptibility of a human or animal to the effects of a drug, as a result of continued administration. MeSH
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Subtype Terms (6)
Drug Resistance, Microbial
6 drugs (5 approved, 1 experimental)
Insecticide Resistance
1 experimental drug
Insulin Resistance
313 drugs (157 approved, 156 experimental)
Phase 4 Indicated Drugs (1)
Phase 3 Indicated Drugs (1)
Phase 1 Indicated Drugs (1)
Other Experimental Indicated Drugs (8)
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