The Ratio of Toxic Dose to Therapeutic Dose is Called

Question

The ratio of toxic dose to therapeutic dose is called the
A)toxicity index.
B)phenol coefficient.
C)therapeutic index.
D)susceptibility quotient.

Accepted Answer

The ratio of toxic dose to therapeutic dose is called the therapeutic index. This index is used to determine the safety and effectiveness of a drug. A high therapeutic index indicates that the drug is relatively safe, while a low index indicates a high risk of toxicity.