Question

Loading dose is given to _______

• A. Reduce toxicity
• B. Achieve therapeutic level quickly
• C. Increase excretion
• D. Avoid absorption

Hint:

Loading dose gives rapid therapeutic concentration, while maintenance dose maintains that concentration.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Loading dose is an initial higher dose of a drug given to rapidly achieve the desired therapeutic concentration.

Step 1: Some drugs take a long time to reach steady-state concentration if only maintenance dose is given.

Step 2: In urgent situations, waiting for steady state may delay therapeutic effect.

Step 3: A loading dose rapidly raises plasma drug concentration to the therapeutic range.

Step 4: After that, maintenance doses are given to maintain the drug level.

Step 5: Hence, loading dose is given to achieve therapeutic level quickly. \[ \boxed{\text{Achieve therapeutic level quickly}} \]