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Side effect
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efek samping, reaksi samping
a secondary effect of any drug or medicine, usually an undesirable one
What is a "side effect"?
A side effect is an unwanted or unexpected symptom that occurs as a result of taking a medication or undergoing a treatment. Side effects can range from mild issues, like a headache or upset stomach, to more serious problems. They are not the main purpose of the medication but can occur alongside its intended benefits.
Example
While the new medication effectively managed her symptoms, she was concerned about the potential side effects, including nausea and fatigue.
Sementara obat baru tersebut efektif mengatasi gejalanya, dia khawatir tentang potensi efek samping, termasuk mual dan kelelahan.
The doctor explained that every drug comes with the risk of side effects, which is why it's important to monitor patients closely after starting a new treatment.
Dokter menjelaskan bahwa setiap obat memiliki risiko efek samping, itulah sebabnya penting untuk memantau pasien dengan cermat setelah memulai pengobatan baru.
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efek samping, konsekuensi tak terduga
a result of a situation or action that was not meant to happen
Example
The new policy aimed to boost economic growth, but an unintended side effect was increased inflation.
Kebijakan baru bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi, tetapi konsekuensi tak terduga yang muncul adalah inflasi yang meningkat.
The construction of the new highway led to a side effect of increased traffic in nearby residential areas.
Pembangunan jalan tol baru menyebabkan efek samping berupa peningkatan lalu lintas di area perumahan terdekat.
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