BMJ  2003;327 (22 November), doi:10.1136/bmj.327.7425.0-f

Classification of drug reactions is inadequate

A comprehensive classification of adverse drug reaction should take into account dose response, time course of the reaction, and susceptibility of the patient (DoTs). Aronson and Ferner (p 1222) argue that the current drug classification defined only by properties of the drug gives only a limited amount of insight into drug reactions. Their proposed classification would provide more details on adverse reactions and improve drug development and patient care.

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