Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

Healthcare practitioners, such as doctors and pharmacists, typically request Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) for patients who are on medications that require close monitoring, such as those with a narrow therapeutic range or complex dosing regimens.

TDM is used when optimizing medication dosages is essential. It's employed when managing medications with a narrow therapeutic range, ensuring patient safety, and personalizing treatment regimens to individual needs.

TDM involves regular measurements of drug concentrations in a patient's bodily fluids, typically blood. These measurements guide healthcare practitioners in adjusting medication dosages to maintain therapeutic levels, improve efficacy, and minimize potential side effects.