Ravikulused

Ravikulused is a term used in Estonian medical language to denote the indications or therapeutic uses of a medicine or treatment. In regulatory labeling, clinical guidelines, and pharmacological references, ravikulused specify the diseases, conditions, or patient groups for which a product is approved or recommended. The word is formed from the Estonian roots related to treatment (ravi) and a plural form indicating uses, and it is conceptually equivalent to the English term indications.

Scope and purpose

Ravikulused describe when a treatment should be used and in which contexts it is considered appropriate. They typically outline the target conditions, affected populations (such as adults, children, or specific subgroups), and may include basic dosing or administration considerations related to the indicated use. Ravikulused are distinct from contraindications and safety information, though all components contribute to clinical decision-making.

Source and updating

Ravikulused appear in product labeling, official monographs, and clinical guidelines. They can be updated as new evidence emerges, regulatory decisions are made, or post-marketing data become available. Clinicians rely on the ravikulused to determine whether a therapy is suitable for a given patient and to avoid uses outside the approved scope.

Relation to other concepts

In practice, ravikulused are used alongside contraindications, warnings, adverse effects, and dosing guidance to present a complete picture of how a therapy should be used. The concept helps standardize communication about when and for whom a treatment is appropriate.

See also: Indication (medicine), Contraindication, Pharmacovigilance.