drug therapy drug therapy
The use of medicine to treat a disease, condition, or symptom.
Example of drug therapy in a sentence
Clinical trials are done to learn more about the risks and benefits of a drug therapy.
More Info
There are many different types of drug therapy that can have multiples different purposes.
A drug therapy could be used to:
– make symptoms better,
– treat a condition or disease,
– lower the risk of getting a disease in the future,
– or destroy harmful cells, like cancer cells.
Other info to think about when joining a study
If a research study is testing a drug therapy it is important to understand the possible risks and benefits.
You can ask questions during the consent process, but also anytime during the study if any new questions come up. The study team is there to make sure you stay safe while you are taking a drug therapy.
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Version 2.0 September 2024
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