Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) is a valuable tool used in clinical practice to optimize medication therapy and ensure that drug levels in a patient’s body are within the therapeutic range. By measuring drug concentrations in blood or other biological fluids, healthcare professionals can tailor medication doses to achieve maximum efficacy while minimizing the risk of toxicity. In this article, we provide an introduction to Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, exploring its benefits, applications, and considerations in clinical settings.
PATH: PHARMD/ PHARMD NOTES/ PHARMD FIFTH YEAR NOTES/ CLINICAL PHARMACOKINETICS AND PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC DRUG MONITORING (TDM)/ INTRODUCTION TO THERAPEUTIC DRUG MONITORING.