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Pharmacological Classification

Meaning

The systematic organization and categorization of medicinal agents based on their chemical structure, the specific physiological system they primarily affect, or their precise mechanism of action at the molecular level. This standardized classification is essential for clinical communication, regulatory oversight, and predicting potential drug interactions or side effects. In hormonal health, this system distinguishes between agonists, antagonists, selective receptor modulators, and enzymatic inhibitors.