Clinical Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Therapy Consultations
Indications
Dosage and dosage adjustments
Adverse drug reactions/side effects
Drug interactions
Usage during pregnancy and lactation
Composition/formulation of medications
Possible modes of application
New drugs
Bioequivalence and generic equivalents
Expiration date
Clinical Pharmacology outpatient consultation unit
Patients can visit us on an outpatient basis for the evaluation of complex drug therapies with regard to efficacy, side effects and drug interactions.
In general, this involves:
- Detailed medical history
- Special medication history (incl. "brown bag analysis")
- Review of all medicines, dietary supplements and other preparations taken
- Comparison of the medication with the illnesses
- Analysis of individual polypharmacy
If required:
- Additional diagnostic procedures (e.g. imaging, ultrasound, etc.)
- Consultation with colleagues from other departments of the UKB
After medication analysis and evaluation of all diagnostic results, a doctor's letter is issued with assessments and recommendations regarding:
- Discontinuation/replacement of medications due to side effects or drug interactions
- Adjustment of doses
- Identification of potentially inadequate medication (PIM) in elderly patients according to Priscus and FORTA
- Integrated medication plan
We will need a referral from a physician (e.g. general practitioner, specialist) as well as an overview of the patient's medical history (if possible with current laboratory parameters) and the current medication (drug substance, dosage, times).
Participation on Rounds
For interested clinics from UKB, we offer our participation during rounds to help with:
Recognition and avoidance of drug interactions
Dosage adjustment
Systematic recording and interpretation of unwanted side effects
Suggestions for alternative therapies/drugs
Assistance for physicians in reporting side effects to the proper authorities
Information about guideline-based therapy
Pharmacoeconomic consultation
For further questions, please contact:
Dr. med. Martin Coenen
Tel.: +49 228 287-16045
Fax: +49 228 287-16036