Pharmacotherapy refers to the use of medications or drugs to treat, manage, or prevent diseases or medical conditions in patients. It involves the application of pharmacological knowledge, evidence-based research, and clinical expertise to select and administer the most appropriate medications for individual patients.
The goal of pharmacotherapy is to optimize therapeutic outcomes by providing patients with safe, effective, and individualized drug treatments. Healthcare professionals, such as physicians, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners, play a crucial role in pharmacotherapy, assessing patients' medical conditions, considering factors such as age, weight, renal or hepatic function, and potential drug interactions, and making informed decisions about drug selection, dosage, and administration.