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What does discontinuation mean?

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Noun
  1. Breach or interruption of continuity; separation of parts in a connected series; discontinuance.
    1. (medicine) The process of quitting a course of treatment with a drug.
    2. The act of stopping producing or supplying a product.
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Dependence can develop, leading to withdrawal symptoms on discontinuation of these agents.
In all seven trials that reported rebound symptoms, withdrawal symptoms with BZD discontinuation were noted.
Abrupt discontinuation of antiepileptic medication can lead to status epilepticus.
It also can cause rebound hypertension upon sudden discontinuation, so it should not be used in patients in whom compliance may be an issue.
This discontinuation is really a ploy to rob and mulct the historic taxpayers to rescue the finances of the municipality.
Recovery from aplastic anemia occurred 4 months after the discontinuation of suspected myelotoxic drugs and use of hematinics.

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