Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 12 - Drugs, Microbes, Host-The Elements of Chemotherapy - 12.1 Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy - 12.1 Learning Outcomes-Assess Your Progress - Page 329: 4

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The Therapeutic Index refers to the quantitative measure of the safety of a drug. A drug with a high therapeutic index is considered safe as compared to a drug with a low therapeutic index.

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The Therapeutic Index refers to the quantitative measure of the safety of a drug. A drug with a high therapeutic index is considered safe as compared to a drug with a low therapeutic index.
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