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Pharmacodynamic Response Variability

Meaning

Pharmacodynamic Response Variability describes the differences in the magnitude and nature of a patient’s biological and clinical response to the same dose of a given drug, independent of its absorption or metabolism. This variability reflects differences in receptor density, post-receptor signaling pathways, or the underlying disease state among individuals. Understanding this phenomenon is critical for personalizing drug dosages and maximizing therapeutic efficacy.