Therapeutic index Flashcards
1
Q
What is the therapeutic index
A
It is a comparison of the amount of a therapeutic agent that causes the therapeutic effect to the amount that causes toxicity
2
Q
Purpose of the therapeutic index
A
measurement of the relative safety of a drug.
3
Q
More concern: Broader or Narrow TI
A
Narrow
4
Q
Two example drugs of narrowing TI
A
Warfarin, Digoxin
5
Q
Level to be measured with Warfarin
A
INR
6
Q
Level to be measured with Digoxin
A
Digoxin
