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Drug Residues

Drugs and their metabolites which are found in the edible tissues and milk of animals after their medication with specific drugs. This term can also apply to drugs found in adipose tissue of humans after drug treatment.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Drugs and their metabolites which are found in the edible tissues and milk of animals after their medication with specific drugs. This term can also apply to drugs found in adipose tissue of humans after drug treatment.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Drug Residue
  • Residue, Drug
  • Residues, Drug

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Aspects Covered

16 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, analysis, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, toxicity.

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Previous Indexing

  • Drugs (1966-1987)

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  1. N06.850w.460.200.250

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Drug Residues. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004350. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004350
  2. Drug Residues. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2137663