Farmacologia Clínica e Biofarmacêutica

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Drug Interactions: How Different Medications Can Affect Each Other

Reza Amani

Pharmacology is a rapidly evolving field that encompasses the study of drugs and their effects on the body. In recent years, there have been several developments in pharmacology, ranging from precision medicine to drug repurposing. These developments have the potential to revolutionize the way we treat diseases and improve patient outcomes. Precision medicine is an approach to healthcare that takes into accounts an individual's genetic makeup, lifestyle, and environment to tailor treatment to their specific needs. This approach recognizes that each patient is unique and that a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment may not be effective for everyone. In pharmacology, precision medicine involves identifying specific biomarkers that are indicative of a patient's disease and using this information to develop targeted therapies. For example, a drug may be developed that targets a specific gene mutation that is responsible for a patient's cancer.