Summary of Product Characteristics (SPCs) – detailed information about a drug provided by the maker that is approved by the European Regulatory Agency (EMEA/CPMP). Also called EPARs.
Glossary
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interaction – when two drugs react to increase or decrease one or both drugs, often in ways that are unexpected or potentially harmful.
qualitative (in a study) – where what is being measured either fits one of several categories, or includes descriptive results.
Peripheral arterial disease refers to a narrowing or hardening (atherosclerosis) in the arteries in the arms or legs.
See: atherosclerosis
platelet – a blood cell that helps with blood clotting.