Principles of pharmacology: 4 challenges to selective toxicity - SRDS

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4 challenges to selective toxicity - SRDS

Gen Bailey · Accepted Answer

Similarity between host and pathogen/cell.
Emergence of drug resistance.
Collateral damage to host microbiota.
Off-target effects leading to side effects.

Principles of pharmacology

4 challenges to selective toxicity - SRDS

Similarity between host and pathogen/cell. Emergence of drug resistance. Collateral damage to host microbiota. Off-target effects leading to side effects.

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