Lääkekerrotautumista
Lääkekerrotautumista, also known as drug holiday, is a practice in pharmacotherapy where a medication is temporarily stopped or its dosage is significantly reduced for a period of time. The primary goal of lääkekerrotautumista is to reduce the risk of adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, or the development of tolerance, where the body becomes less responsive to a medication over time. It can also be employed to assess whether a medication is still necessary or if the patient's condition has improved to the point where the drug can be discontinued.
The decision to implement lääkekerrotautumista is typically made by a healthcare professional based on the specific
The duration of a drug holiday can vary greatly, from a few days to several weeks or