A new sector for personalized pharmacotherapy and toxicology analysis – What does it mean for you?
When drugs, side effects, interactions, or toxicology are mentioned, it can all sound a bit scary and complicated to most patients. However, knowing these aspects can significantly improve the health, safety and effectiveness of the therapies we use every day. That’s why we at the Immuno Center launched the Sector for personalized pharmacotherapy and toxicological analyses, with the aim of making it easier for you to make informed decisions about your treatment.
You may be asking, Why is this important to me?
Here’s how this sector can directly help you and your loved ones:
1️⃣ Counseling about medicines
If you are on multiple medications for diabetes, high blood pressure, or cholesterol, you are probably taking several medications a day, perhaps for years. A question that often arises from such patients is: “Are my medications compatible with each other?”
Our team helps check possible drug interactions. For example, if you are taking a blood pressure medication and a statin for cholesterol, a clinical pharmacologist will analyze how these medications work together. This means that they will check whether there is a risk of side effects due to combining therapies, which is especially important for long-term use. So you can be sure that your therapy gives the best results, without additional risks.
2️⃣ Safety information
Some people may be resistant to certain medications. For example, patients taking statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs) sometimes experience muscle pain as a side effect or do not have an adequate response to the drug. The same applies to people taking metformin, a medicine for diabetes, who do not achieve the desired effect.
Our sector offers information on the safety and effectiveness of medicines for your specific case. If you are one of those patients who does not respond well to a particular drug, we will help you understand why this is happening and what other options are available to you. This information is crucial for adjusting the therapy to make it as safe and effective as possible for you.
3️⃣ Support for breastfeeding mothers
Breastfeeding is a wonderful but challenging time for many moms, especially when it comes to medication. Can I take an antibiotic while breastfeeding? What analgesics can I use? These questions often bother mothers, because it is important to ensure that the drugs they take do not harm the baby.
Our team provides tips and guidelines for the safe use of medications during breastfeeding. If you need to take medicine, whether it’s an antibiotic, an analgesic or something else, we will give you accurate information about what is safe, how to take the medicine and for how long. In this way, mothers can be sure that their treatment will not affect the baby’s health.
4️⃣ Toxicological guidelines
Medicines are not the only substances we come into contact with. Our daily exposure to chemicals, food additives or cosmetics can pose additional risks. Our sector offers toxicological guidelines, informing you about possible harmful substances in the medicines and other products you use.
For example, if you use certain supplements in addition to your regular therapy, we will check to see if these supplements contain compounds that may interfere with your medications. This information can be crucial in preventing adverse reactions and ensuring that your therapy remains effective.
5️⃣ Personalized information
Each person is different, and our health needs and therapies should be adapted to that. Our sector offers personalized advice that takes into account your specific health conditions, to help you make the best decisions for your health.
For example, you may be taking blood pressure medication and planning to become pregnant. Our team will provide you with information about which medications are safe and which are better to avoid during that period, all based on your individual health profile.
Why is this important to you?
Medicines are incredibly powerful tools for healing, but if not used correctly, they can also carry risks. Our Sector for personalized pharmacotherapy and toxicological analyses is here to help you understand your therapy and make it as safe and effective as possible. Whether you are on long-term therapy, a nursing mother, or simply want additional information about the medications you are using, our team of experts is here to provide you with support based on the latest scientific evidence.
Because your health is too important to be left to chance.
