An adverse drug reaction (ADR) is best defined as:
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Correct answer: An unintended effect at normal therapeutic doses
An adverse drug reaction is a harmful and unintended response to a drug at normal doses used for prophylaxis, diagnosis, or treatment. It excludes overdose, misuse, or medication errors unless specifically defined otherwise.
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