Ravikuuri

Ravikuuri is a term used in Estonian medical language to denote the planned duration and structure of a therapy. The word combines ravi (treatment) and kuur (course). In clinical contexts it refers to the time span and dosing schedule for a given treatment, including medications, their forms and intervals, and the total length of therapy.

Ravikuuri applies to various treatments, such as antibiotic regimens, antiviral therapies, chemotherapy cycles, and chronic disease management plans. The exact duration is determined by the disease, the chosen agent, the pathogen or cancer characteristics, patient factors, and guideline recommendations. Some regimens are fixed (for example, a 7- or 10-day antibiotic course), while others are tailored and adjusted based on clinical response and adverse effects.

Completing the prescribed ravikuuri is important to achieve the intended outcome and to reduce risks of relapse or resistance. Deviations, such as stopping early or extending beyond the recommended course without medical guidance, can compromise efficacy or increase harm. Healthcare providers communicate ravikuuri details in prescriptions and patient information leaflets, and may plan follow-up to assess response.

See also: antibiotic course, treatment adherence, chemotherapy cycle.