What are the Strategies to Mitigate Toxic Side Effects?
Mitigating toxic side effects involves several strategies:
Risk Assessment: Evaluating the potential risks of a substance before exposure. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Measuring drug concentrations in the blood to ensure safe and effective doses. Alternative Compounds: Developing safer alternatives to harmful chemicals. Antidotes: Using specific antidotes to counteract toxic effects, such as N-acetylcysteine for acetaminophen overdose. Biomonitoring: Regular monitoring of biological markers to detect early signs of toxicity.
