Loading Dose

Pharmacokinetics

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

उदाहरण

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

क्या आप जानते हैं?

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