| umls-concept:C0013227 | skos:definition | MSH: Drugs intended for human or veterinary use, presented in their finished dosage form. Included here are materials used in the preparation and/or formulation of the finished dosage form.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>You may need to take medicines every day, or only once in a while. Either way, you want to make sure that the medicines are safe and will help you get better. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration is in charge of assuring the <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drugsafety.html'>safety</a> and effectiveness of both prescription and <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/overthecountermedicines.html'>over-the-counter medicines</a>.</p><p>Even safe drugs can cause unwanted <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drugreactions.html'>side effects or interactions</a> with food or other medicines you may be taking. They may not be safe during <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pregnancyandmedicines.html'>pregnancy</a>. To reduce the risk of reactions and make sure that yo | lld:umls |
