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What are the Common Types of Drug Toxicity?

Drug toxicity can manifest in various forms, including:
1. Acute Toxicity: Adverse effects that occur shortly after a single dose or multiple doses within a short period.
2. Chronic Toxicity: Adverse effects resulting from long-term exposure to a drug, even at therapeutic doses.
3. Organ-Specific Toxicity: Damage to specific organs such as the liver, kidneys, or heart.
4. Carcinogenicity: The potential of a drug to cause cancer.
5. Teratogenicity: The potential of a drug to cause developmental defects in a fetus.

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