What Is the Definition of a Therapeutic Index When Discussing

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of a therapeutic index when discussing an antiviral drug?

• A) The amount of the drug that inhibits the virus replication.
• B) The amount of the drug that is toxic to the host cell.
• C) The amount of the drug that is inhibits viral replication divided by the amount of the drug that is toxic.
• D) The dose that exerts 50% toxic effect divided by the does that exerts a 50% antiviral effect.
• E) The amount of the drug that kills 50% of the hosts.

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Definitions:

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