Essays about: "therapeutic drug monitoring"

Found 4 essays containing the words therapeutic drug monitoring.

  1. 1. An Investigation of Semantic Interoperability with EHR systems for Precision Dosing

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Jovia Namugerwa Mukwaya; [2020]
    Keywords : precision dosing; ontology; semantic interoperability; precision medicine;

    Abstract : In healthcare, vulnerable populations that are using medications with a narrow therapeutic index and wide interpatient PK/PD (pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic modelling) variability are increasing. As such, variable dosage regimens may result in severe therapeutic failures or adverse drug reactions (ADR). READ MORE

  3. 2. Treatment efficacy of artesunate-amodiaquine and prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum drug resistance markers in Zanzibar, 2002-2017

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH)

    Author : AUNG PAING SOE; [2019]
    Keywords : Plasmodium falciparum; Artesunate-amodiaquine; Therapeutic efficacy studies; Molecular surveillance; Antimalarial drug resistance;

    Abstract : Introduction: Emergence of resistance to artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) is a major threat to combat Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Regular therapeutic studies to monitor treatment efficacy is essential, and genotyping of molecular makers is useful for mapping development and spread of resistance. READ MORE

  4. 3. A spectrophotometric method to analyze antibiotics in plasma: A validation study

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

    Author : Elin Lindman; [2018]
    Keywords : DrugLog®; meropenem; cefotaxime; therapeutic drug monitoring; β- lactam antibiotics;

    Abstract : Antibiotic resistance is one of the most serious medical problems in the world. To counteract the increase in antibiotic resistance, new rapid and effective analytical methods are needed. To effectively treat infections in critically ill patients, optimal antibiotic dosages are required. READ MORE

  5. 4. Development and Validation of a Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry Method for Determination of Cyclosporine A in Whole Blood

    University essay from Institutionen för kemi

    Author : Ann-Sofie Jonsson; [2009]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Cyklosporin A (CsA) är en cyklisk polypeptid med molekylvikten är 1202.6 Da. Substansen har svampursprung (Tolypocladium inflatum Gams) och starka immunhämmande egenskaper. READ MORE