Understanding Pharmacology: What Type of Adverse Drug Reaction is Idiosyncrasy?
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In the United States, adverse drug reactions (ADRs) lead to over 1.5 million emergency department visits annually [1.10.1]. Among the most unpredictable of these are idiosyncratic reactions. So, what type of adverse drug reaction is Idiosyncrasy? It is classified as a Type B reaction, which is unpredictable and not based on the drug's known pharmacology [1.7.1, 1.7.4].
