Is the term used for an unwanted negative response, predictable or unpredictable, to any medication given for therapeutic, diagnostic, or prophylactic reasons?
The term is ADVERSE DRUG REACTION. Adverse drug reaction refers to an injury that occur as a result of taking a particular medication. It may result from a long time use of a drug or from a single dose. Adverse drug reaction is always negative and may be very dangerous to the well being of the user