Pharmacology Explained: What is an example of an Idiosyncratic event?
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Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a significant public health issue, with some studies estimating they are the fourth leading cause of death in the US [1.6.3]. A rare and unpredictable type of ADR is an idiosyncratic event. So, **what is an example of an idiosyncratic event?** They range from severe skin reactions to organ failure [1.2.2, 1.2.3].
