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. 2022 Aug 16;179(23):5172–5179. doi: 10.1111/bph.15933
Mammalian Farmed environment
Pathogen Bacteria, viruses and so on Aphids, beetles and so on
Treatment Antibacterials, antivirals … Pesticides
Administration Daily dosing at fixed levels Ad hoc application
Pharmacodynamic parameters Potency Potency
Affinity Affinity
Selectivity Selectivity
Pharmacokinetic parameters Absorption Application route
Distribution Translocation from soil
Metabolism Metabolism (species‐specific)
Excretion Run‐off into waterways
Plasma steady state levels Persistence (beyond need)
Therapeutic window EC50/DC50 or RC/DC50
Safety margin Safety margin
Toxicological impact Microbiome Microbiomes of species
Organ damage (e.g.,liver and kidneys) Bystander species (e.g. bees) and secondary exposure (e.g. aquatic taxa)
Co‐morbidities Polypharmacy
Drug:drug interactions Pesticide:pesticide interactions
Chronic exposure Tolerance Unknown
Dependence Unknown
Withdrawal Unknown
Resistance (pathogen evasion or host enzyme/transporter induction) Resistance (pest evasion)