Therapeutic Drug Monitoring | TDM | Medicine Levels Blood Test | Therapeutic Drug Levels |

Published: 14 June 2023
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TDM is testing that measures the amount of certain medicines in your blood.

What is it used for?
TDM) is used to ...

determine the best dosages

make sure the amount of medicine you are taking is both safe and effective.

find out if you are taking the right dose of your medicine.


Why do u need TDM?

You may need testing...

when you first start taking a medicine. This helps your provider figure out the most effective dose for you.

Once that dose is determined, you may be tested regularly to make sure the medicine is still effective without being harmful.

You may also need testing if you have symptoms of a serious side effect


Results & interpretation

Your results will show if medicine levels in your blood are in a range that is medically helpful but not dangerous.

This is called the therapeutic range.

The range varies depending on the type of medicine and your own health needs.

If your results are not in this range, your provider may need to adjust your dosages


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