Therapeutic index facts for kids
The therapeutic index is a number that tells how safe it is to use a drug. It is obtained by dividing two numbers: the dose needed so that half of all individuals show the desired effect, and the dose which will kill half of all the individuals.
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In Spanish: Índice terapéutico para niños
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