Therapetic index indicates____________?

Correct answer: C. Drug safety

  • A. Drug toxicty
  • B. Drug potency
  • C. Drug safety
  • D. Drug's Lethal effect

Explanation

The therapeutic index compares toxic or lethal dosing with effective dosing, so it provides an indication of drug safety. It is not a direct measure of potency, which concerns the dose required for an effect.

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