Understanding how hemophilia treatments work in your body
WHY IT MATTERS
Pharmacokinetic testing can personalize your hemophilia treatment plan, potentially improving how well your therapy controls bleeding and reducing the need for frequent dose adjustments.
Hemophilia treatments work differently in different people's bodies. A doctor named G Shellye Horowitz explains that asking your doctor for pharmacokinetic testing can help make sure your hemophilia medicine is working the best way for your specific body. This test measures how your body processes the medication so doctors can adjust your dose if needed.
G Shellye Horowitz explains why requesting pharmacokinetic testing can help ensure therapies meet individual needs. The post Understanding how hemophilia treatments work in your body appeared first on Hemophilia News Today .
ASK YOUR DOCTOR
At your next hemophilia clinic visit, ask your doctor whether pharmacokinetic testing might help optimize your current treatment plan.