Definitions
- Describing a rapid decrease in response to a drug or medication after repeated use. - Referring to the body's quick adaptation to a stimulus, leading to a reduced effect over time. - Talking about a condition where the body becomes less responsive to a particular treatment or medication.
- Referring to the body's ability to withstand a drug or medication without adverse effects. - Describing a state where a person needs more of a substance to achieve the same effect as before. - Talking about a condition where the body becomes accustomed to a particular treatment or medication.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the body's response to a drug or medication.
- 2Both involve a decrease in effectiveness over time.
- 3Both can lead to the need for higher doses to achieve the same effect.
- 4Both can be caused by prolonged use of a substance.
- 5Both can result in a reduced response to a particular treatment or medication.
What is the difference?
- 1Speed: Tachyphylactic refers to a rapid decrease in response, while tolerance can develop over a more extended period.
- 2Cause: Tachyphylactic is often caused by repeated use of a specific drug or medication, while tolerance can be caused by various factors, including genetics, environment, and lifestyle.
- 3Effect: Tachyphylactic results in a sudden reduction in the drug's effectiveness, while tolerance leads to a gradual decrease in response over time.
- 4Severity: Tachyphylactic can result in a complete loss of effectiveness, while tolerance may only require a higher dose to achieve the same effect.
- 5Usage: Tachyphylactic is a technical term used primarily in medical contexts, while tolerance is a more common term used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Tachyphylactic and tolerance are both terms used to describe the body's response to drugs or medications. However, the difference between the two is the speed and cause of the decrease in effectiveness. Tachyphylactic refers to a rapid decrease in response caused by repeated use of a specific drug or medication, while tolerance is a gradual decrease in response that can be caused by various factors. Both can lead to the need for higher doses to achieve the same effect.
