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==Toxic Effects==
==Toxic Effects==
The toxic effects of substances can be categorised in a number of different ways:
The toxic effects of substances can be categorised in a number of different ways:
*Adverse effects that are unexpected
*'''Adverse effects''' that are unexpected
*Side Effects that are a normal but undesirable effect, particularly with drugs
*'''Side Effects''' that are a normal but undesirable effect, particularly with drugs
*Idiosyncratic effects that are disproportionately large from what could be expected
*'''Idiosyncratic effects''' that are disproportionately large from what could be expected
*Allergic reactions which require a previous contact with that substance
*'''Allergic reactions''' which require a previous contact with that substance
In addition, toxic effects can be divided into:
In addition, toxic effects can be divided into:
*Immediate or delayed effects such as radiation poisoning and other carcinogens
*'''Immediate''' or '''delayed''' effects such as radiation poisoning and other carcinogens
*Reversible or irreversible effects such as damaged liver tissue which can rejuvenate
*'''Reversible''' or '''irreversible''' effects such as damaged liver tissue which can rejuvenate
Toxic effects are usually considered in the light of the damage they do to the affected tissues. This process is considered in the light of the toxicokinetics of the individual substances.
Toxic effects are usually considered in the light of the damage they do to the affected tissues. This process is considered in the light of the toxicokinetics of the individual substances.