Therapeutic index of drug is indicator of:
Correct Answer: Safety
Description: Ans. B. SafetyTherapeutic index is ratio of LD50 and ED50. LD50 is defined as lethal dose which kill 50 % animals who are given the dose. ED50 is defined as effective dose which is effective in 50 % of the population. It is also known as margin of safety.
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