CONVERSION FROM INTRAVENOUS TO ORAL DOSING:
In the realm of medicine, the route of drug administration plays a vital role in the effectiveness and convenience of treatment. While intravenous (IV) administration is often necessary in critical situations or when immediate drug effects are required, oral dosing offers several advantages, including ease of administration and patient compliance. In certain cases, healthcare professionals may need to convert a patient’s medication from IV to oral dosing. This article explores the process of converting from IV to oral dosing, the factors to consider, and the benefits it can offer.
PATH: PHARMD/ PHARMD NOTES/ PHARMD FIFTH YEAR NOTES/ CLINICAL PHARMACOKINETICS AND PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC DRUG MONITORING (TDM)/ CONVERSION FROM INTRAVENOUS TO ORAL DOSING.