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Drug therapy
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the use of medication or pharmaceuticals to treat, manage, or prevent various diseases or conditions in the body
What is "drug therapy"?
Drug therapy refers to the use of medications or drugs to treat medical conditions and diseases. This approach involves giving medicines orally, through a vein, or by using other methods to ease symptoms, manage chronic conditions, or cure diseases. Drug therapy can include a wide range of medications, such as antibiotics to treat infections, pain relievers for pain management, or chemotherapy drugs for cancer treatment. The goal of drug therapy is to improve health outcomes by targeting specific processes in the body related to the condition being treated.
Examples
Drug therapy is often used to manage chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and asthma.
