Drug safety

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003450",
  "term": "Drug safety",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The assessment and management of risks associated with the use of pharmaceutical products. This field involves monitoring for adverse drug reactions, evaluating the benefit-risk profile of medications, and implementing measures to minimize harm to patients. Regulatory bodies like the FDA or EMA oversee drug safety throughout a drug's lifecycle.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "therapeutic index"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2013, 85, 1725. 'Glossary of terms used in medicinal chemistry. Part II (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1733 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-11-23)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/drug-safety/"
}