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What type of drug response is idiosyncrasy? A deep dive into unpredictable adverse reactions

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Idiosyncratic adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are unpredictable and often life-threatening, affecting only a small, genetically susceptible portion of the population. Understanding what type of drug response is idiosyncrasy involves recognizing that these reactions are unique to an individual and not simply an extension of the drug's known pharmacological effects.