Theraputic Drug Monitoring Flashcards
1
Q
How to therapeutically monitor lithium ?
A
range = 0.4 - 1.0 mmol/l
take 12 hrs post-dose
2
Q
How to therapeutically monitor digoxin ?
A
Digoxin
at least 6 hrs post-dose
3
Q
How to therapeutically monitor ciclosporin
A
Ciclosporin
trough levels immediately before dose
4
Q
How to therapeutically monitor phenytoin ?
A
trough levels, immediately before dose should be checked if:
adjustment of phenytoin dose
suspected toxicity
detection of non-adherence to the prescribed medication