The therapeutic index (TI) can make it tricky to find the right medicine dose. This is because there's a small gap between doses that help and doses that can be harmful.
Here are some challenges we face:
Small Safety Margin: When the TI is low, there's a higher chance of side effects.
Different Reactions Among Patients: Everyone's body reacts differently, which can make results unpredictable.
Complicated Calculations: Figuring out the best dose usually takes a lot of careful checking and adjustments.
To handle these problems, we can:
Use careful monitoring of drug levels in the body.
Offer tests that look at a person’s genes to help create a more tailored dose for each individual.
The therapeutic index (TI) can make it tricky to find the right medicine dose. This is because there's a small gap between doses that help and doses that can be harmful.
Here are some challenges we face:
Small Safety Margin: When the TI is low, there's a higher chance of side effects.
Different Reactions Among Patients: Everyone's body reacts differently, which can make results unpredictable.
Complicated Calculations: Figuring out the best dose usually takes a lot of careful checking and adjustments.
To handle these problems, we can:
Use careful monitoring of drug levels in the body.
Offer tests that look at a person’s genes to help create a more tailored dose for each individual.