Monitor Long-Term Medications

You know that monitoring long-term medications can reduce patient risk. But which tests should you run and when? Medical experts recommend baseline testing as well as organ-specific follow-up. (110 KB)

With your VetTest® Chemistry Analyzer, organ functions can be tested quickly in-house, so you can alter the treatment plan immediately as needed.

We'll help you use your VetTest® analyzer to run a successful monitoring program, and, if you sign up for our in-house monitoring program, we can provide your practice with helpful tools, including:

• Long-Term Drug Study Uncovers 35% Abnormal Test Results

• Vet Team Members Get an Essential Assist from a New Drug-Monitoring Chart

• The Facts About Long-Term Medication: a helpful guide and patient testing record for your clients. (390 KB)

• Prescription Medications: a brochure your staff can use to educate clients about the importance of testing. (633 KB)

• The Practical Approach to Drug Monitoring: a chart designed to help you identify the appropriate drug-monitoring protocol for your patients. (863 KB)

• Commonly Prescribed Medications: a reference for your front staff to use to remind clients about follow-up testing. (12 KB)

• First Do No Harm: an ad from the January 2002 DVM News magazine designed to raise awareness about the importance of monitoring long-term medications. (91 KB)

• Safe Medication Form: a form that can be included in patient files to help track treatment histories for pets on chronic medications. (305 KB)

Talk to your IDEXX representative or call 1-800-548-6733, extension 4897 for complete details on how to establish a medication-monitoring program in your practice.

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