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Loading drug of dose primaraly depends on

A
Volume of distribution
B
Clearance
C
Rate of administration
D
Half life
High-Yield Explanation
Loading dose; This is a single or few quickly repeated doses given in the beginning to attain target concentration rapidly. Loading dose =Target Cp * V /F Cp-concentration, V - the volume of distribution, F-oral bioavailabilityThus, the loading dose is governed only by V and not by Clearance or t1/2 Ref ; KD Tripathi Pharmacology 7th edition (page no;33)

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