Loading Dose

Pharmacokinetics

An initial higher dose given to rapidly achieve therapeutic plasma concentrations before steady state. Calculated as Vd * target concentration / bioavailability.

Exemples

  • Digoxin 0.5-1mg loading
  • Amiodarone IV loading
  • Phenytoin 15-20mg/kg loading

Le saviez-vous ?

An initial higher dose given to rapidly achieve therapeutic plasma concentrations before steady state. Calculated as Vd * target concentration / bioavailability.