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Pharmacology AIIMS 2018 156f862e

Major determinant of loading dose of a drug is:-

A
Half life
B
Clearance
C
Volume of distribution
D
Bioavailability
High-Yield Explanation
LOADING DOSE = Vd * target plasma concentration The loading dose is primarily dependent on the volume of distribution of drugs. The loading dose is administered to achieve rapid action of drugs having high the volume of distribution. MAINTENANCE DOSE = Clearance * target plasma concentration

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