Medication Monitoring

Drug Monitoring, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

Why It Is Done

Medication monitoring may be done to:

• Confirm you are receiving an effective dose of medication.
• Determine whether you are receiving too much medication.
• Ensure that you are taking a medication properly.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: January 24, 2007
Medical Review:	Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine R. Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care, Medical Toxicology
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