knowing the amount of drug absorbed does not always indicate the response of an
individual patient.
c. A general rule is that as the dose of a drug is increased, a greater effect is
seen in the patient until a maximum desired effect is reached. If more drug is
administered after the maximum point is reached, the side effects will normally increase.
Figure 3-7 illustrates this principle.
Figure 3-7. Relationship between dosage and drug effect.
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