Differentiating Antihistamine Efficacy from Potency*
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The ideal antihistamine would optimize both receptor and clinical pharmacology, combining high receptor affinity, reflected by high potency, with outstanding clinical efficacy. Because the basic concepts of potency and efficacy are often confused and used interchangeably within the scientific and pharmaceutical industry, the distinction between these 2 terms must be understood in order for them to be used within the correct context. This article defines potency and efficacy and discusses how these terms are applied to current studies in antihistamine therapy. (Advanced Studies in Medicine. 2002;2(24):877-881)
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