Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
therapeutic-dose
Noun
thuh-ruh-PYOO-tik dohs
Definition
The therapeutic dose is the amount of a medication or treatment that is effective in achieving the desired therapeutic effect without causing significant side effects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a therapeutic dose of the antibiotic to fight the infection.
- Adjusting the therapeutic dose can help manage the patient’s pain more effectively.
- It’s crucial to adhere to the therapeutic dose to avoid adverse reactions.
Meaning
In medicine, the therapeutic dose refers to the specific quantity of a drug required to treat a medical condition effectively.
Synonyms
- effective dose
- therapeutic range
- optimal dose
