Blood specimens for drug monitoring can be taken at two different times: during the drug's highest therapeutic concentration ("peak" level), or its lowest ("trough" level).
measure blood drug levels so that the most effective dosage can be determined, with toxicity prevented.
confirm a blood drug concentration level that is above or below the therapeutic range, or if the desired therapeutic effect of the drug is not as expected.
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TDM is important for patients who have other diseases that can affect drug levels, or who take other medicines that may affect drug levels by interacting with the drug being tested.
it is important to allow for sufficient time to pass between the administration of the medication and the collection of the blood sample.
There are basically 2 types of treatment....in-patient and out-patient. In-Patient: Hospital to regain weight, therapy, mental / psychologist sessions, nurtitionists, IV / feeding tubes, strict rule, drug therapy (if needed) Out-Patient: Doctors visits, medical monitoring, drug therapy (if needed), therapy, mental / psychologist sessions, nutritionist.
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rehab is treated for drug abuse.
For most cases of TB, the recommended length of drug therapy is 6 to 9 months.
TDM stands for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring.