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Therapeutic index facts for kids

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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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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Índice terapéutico para niños

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