therapeutic drug ranges

Question 1

Carbamazepine

Answer 1

4 to 12mg/L

Question 2

Phenytoin

Answer 2

10 to 20mg/L

Question 3

Phenobarbital

Answer 3

15-40mg/L

Question 4

Aminophyline and theophylline

Answer 4

10 to 20mg/L

Question 5

Gentamicin

Answer 5

1) 5 to 10mg/L ; pre-dose trough ,2mg/L

2) Endocarditis 3 to 5mg/L; pre-dose trough ,1mg/L

Question 6

Lithium

Answer 6

lower end for maintenance and elderly : 0.4 to 1mmol/l

acute episode 0.8 to 1 mmol/L

Question 7

Vancomycin

Answer 7

1) 10 to 15mg/L

2( Endocarditis 15 to 20mg/L

Question 8

Digoxin

Answer 8

1 to 2 mcg/L