Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Drug Chronotherapy

The adaptation of drug administration to the known variations in biological RHYTHMICITY, such as CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS. The treatment is aimed at supporting normal rhythms, or modifying the timing of therapy to achieve maximal efficacy and minimal adverse effect.

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Abstract

The adaptation of drug administration to the known variations in biological RHYTHMICITY, such as CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS. The treatment is aimed at supporting normal rhythms, or modifying the timing of therapy to achieve maximal efficacy and minimal adverse effect.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Chronotherapies, Drug
  • Chronotherapy, Drug
  • Drug Chronotherapies

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Aspects Covered

1 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with specific drug with probably / admin (IM) but do not coordinate with DRUG ADMINISTRATION SCHEDULE or CIRCADIAN RHYTHM

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History Note

2009

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Previous Indexing

  • Chronotherapy (1996-2008)

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  1. E02w.168w.500
  2. E02w.319w.283.400

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Drug Chronotherapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055870. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055870
  2. Drug Chronotherapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73228115