Psychotoxicity
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Psychotoxicity is a pharmacology term that refers to the effect when a drug interferes seriously with normal behaviour.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ D R Laurence, A. L. Bacharach Evaluation of Drug Activities: Pharmacometrics 1483263460 2013 p.177 "PSYCHOTOXICITY (a) Test Methods Drug-induced psychotoxicity may be defined as any state in which the central effects of a drug interfere seriously with normal behaviour. The characteristics of the psychotoxicity are determined by the pharmacological class of the drug involved. The narcotic analgesics produce apathy and indifference, which interfere with the responsible conduct of daily affairs."
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