Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
maintenance-dose
Noun
/ˈmeɪn.tən.əns doʊs/
Definition
The dose of a medication that is administered to maintain the desired level of the drug in the bloodstream after an initial loading dose has been given.
Examples
- The doctor recommended a maintenance dose of the medication after the initial treatment.
- It is important to adhere to the prescribed maintenance dose to ensure the effectiveness of the therapy.
Meaning
It refers to the amount of medication taken on a regular basis to keep its effects steady in the body.
Synonyms
- Continual dosage
- Regular dose
- Ongoing dose
