Loading dose

An initial higher dose of a drug administered at the beginning of treatment to rapidly achieve a therapeutic level in the bloodstream. This approach is particularly important for medications with a long half-life or conditions requiring swift therapeutic action, ensuring the drug reaches effective concentrations quickly. Loading doses are typically used in clinical settings where immediate drug efficacy is critical for patient outcomes.

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