➤ Why do side effects occur even when a medication targets specific pathways?
Side effects arise when a drug affects unintended receptors, metabolites produce toxicity, or a patient’s genetics and organ function change drug handling. Drug–drug interactions, immune responses, and dose-related toxicity also cause off-target effects. Understanding pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and patient variability helps clinicians anticipate and reduce these unwanted outcomes.
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