The therapeutic effect is otherwise known as the "desired effect". The effect we want the drug to do. In contrast to Adverse or undesired effect.

No, "although" is a conjunction used to introduce a contrast or concession between two clauses, not to show cause and effect. It usually indicates a contrast between two ideas or facts.

sequence/chronolgy, problem/solution, question/answer, cause/effect, compare/contrast,

Contrast effect, Halo effect, Projection, Selective perception. (Also, Stereotyping)

Compare/Contrast

Classification

Sequence

Cause/effect