Understanding Drug Development: What are 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Generation Pills?
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The term 'drug generation' signifies the evolution of medications over time, with each new generation often offering improved efficacy, a better side-effect profile, or a more specific mechanism of action [1.10.2]. This concept helps categorize drugs within the same class, such as cephalosporin antibiotics, which now span five generations [1.3.2].
