Pharmacology

Therapeutic Effects

The desired beneficial effects of a medication; the reason the provider prescribes it

Side Effects

Undesirable unintended actions of a medication, such as nausea or dry mouth, that can limit its usefulness

Adverse Effects

Unintended harmful actions of a medication, such as an allergic reaction, that prevent further use of the medication

Indications

The conditions or problems for which a provider prescribes a particular medication

Contraindications

Symptoms or conditions that make a specific treatment or medication inadvisable or dangerous

Precautions

Conditions that pose a lesser risk but require close observation and monitoring during medication therapy