Synonym(s)
Tachyphylaxis
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The tolerance of a pharmacon is a clinically observed phenomenon that the effectiveness of a pharmacon decreases in spite of the correct intake of a constant dose. The term tachyphylaxis is also used for rapid loss of efficacy.
The initial intensity of the effect can be regained by increasing the dose.
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Last updated on: 29.10.2020
Author: 
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Editor: 
Dr. med. Lucian Cajacob