Taking

Taking

Taking (pronunciation: /ˈteɪkɪŋ/) is a term used in various medical contexts, often referring to the act of consuming or administering medication, or the process of a disease or condition becoming apparent or having an effect.

Etymology

The term "taking" originates from the Old English word "tacan," which means "to take, take hold of, grasp."

Related Terms

• Prescription: A legal document, written by a qualified healthcare professional, that instructs how a patient should take a specific medication.
• Dosage: The size or frequency of a dose of a medicine or drug.
• Overdose: The act of taking more of a drug or medication than is prescribed or safe.
• Side Effect: An unwanted or unexpected symptom or condition caused by taking a medication or undergoing a medical treatment or procedure.
• Medication: A substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug.
• Administration (medicine): The act of giving a medication to a patient or taking it oneself.
• Pharmacokinetics: The study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body.

See Also

• Medication adherence
• Drug interaction
• Therapeutic effect
• Pharmacodynamics

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Taking
• Wikipedia's article - Taking

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