Understanding toxicity is essential for evaluating drug safety and preventing harm. This book introduces toxicological principles relevant to pharmacists, including dose-response relationships, organ-specific toxicity, teratogenicity, and drug interactions. It covers the effects of environmental toxins, overdoses, and poisoning scenarios, along with antidotes and management strategies. The book emphasizes clinical toxicology, risk assessment, and pharmacovigilance integration. It serves as a valuable reference for students and clinicians monitoring drug-related adverse events and ensuring medication safety.
Raine McAllister is a clinical toxicologist with a strong grounding in pharmacovigilance and poison control. Her professional journey spans academic research, emergency toxicology response, and public education campaigns on substance safety. She has authored several peer-reviewed papers on antidote protocols and the toxicokinetics of environmental agents. Raine also serves on advisory panels for medication safety in children and vulnerable populations. Her current work involves developing pharmacist-led interventions for reducing accidental exposures.