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Clinical profile (of a drug)

The clinical profile of a drug refers to the overall information on its safety and efficacy, as well as its pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties. It includes information on the drug’s dosage and administration, therapeutic indications, target populations, and potential side effects. It also includes data on the drug’s pharmacokinetics, such as its absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination, and pharmacodynamics, such as its mechanism of action and its effects on the body.