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Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for Generic NTI Drugs: Protecting Patients When Substitutions Go Wrong

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for Generic NTI Drugs: Protecting Patients When Substitutions Go Wrong

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) is critical for patients taking generic narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drugs, where small changes in blood levels can cause serious harm. Learn when and why TDM saves lives.

Clozapine and Smoking: How CYP1A2 Induction Affects Dose Requirements

Clozapine and Smoking: How CYP1A2 Induction Affects Dose Requirements

Smoking dramatically increases how fast clozapine is broken down in the body, requiring higher doses. Quitting smoking can cause dangerous drug buildup. Learn how to safely adjust doses and monitor levels to avoid serious side effects.