As we know there are many drugs for same problem. So how we select any medicine from all medicines which SUITS THE PATIENT MOST.
For example, my mother is having hypertension problem, so she takes metoprolol but sometimes BP increases abruptly, then other medicines are started like telmisartan after consulting doctor. So how can I find which drug suits my mother most, like cardioselective beta blocker(metoprolol) or Angiotension Receptor Blockers (telmisartan) or Calcium Channel Blockers (amlodipine) or any vasodilator or diuretics.
Similarly for her diabetes, which one suits her, metformin or glimepiride or which one among the gliptins( vildagliptin or tinagliptin or linagliptin or sitagliptin).
Our doctor is not able to find out. Please help us or give any suggestions.
Thank you
How to select a drug (medicine) for any patient?
Question posted by Vibhav kishor on 19 May 2021
Last updated on 19 May 2021
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Are you familiar with the concept "trial and error", well, if you are not it means your Dr. tries a new medication with a patient and according to how the individual responds to the drug the Dr. and patient agree to use the drug for treatment if the outcome is positive, if it is negative, then the Dr. along with the patient must continue to try new alternatives until they find the one that suits the patient the best.
Now, if your mother's Dr. did not propose the trial and error concept, then I advice you to find a new Dr..
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