The full form of DRP in Medical is Drug-related problems. This refers to the negative health problems that may arise during hospitalization or in regular conditions because of a certain drug. Over many years, these problems have been identified and fixed by doctors and pharmacists. This has made medication safer and more reliable. An example of Drug-related problems is a patient developing resistance to opioid painkillers because of prolonged use. To overcome the pain, eventually, the paint would require a higher dosage of painkiller which will further escalate the problem.
Apart from causing a secondary symptom or building resistance, some drugs may also impact the body’s metabolism. They may lead to reduced absorption of nutrients in the body, which may further lead to deficiency-related trouble in the patient. There is a separate domain in medicine that talks about all Drug-related problems.
Other full forms of DRP: