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The Loading Dose is the initial dose of a drug that is administered to achieve a desired plasma concentration. Check FAQs

LD = \frac{C p \cdot V d}{F%}

LD - Loading Dose?C_p - Target Plasma Concentration?V_d - Volume Of Distribution dose?F% - Bioavailability Of drug dose?

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1666.6667 = \frac{30 \cdot 50}{0.9}

1666.6667mg = \frac{30mg/L \cdot 50L}{0.9}

1666.6667 = \frac{30 \cdot 50}{0.9}

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FIRST Step Consider the formula

LD = \frac{C p \cdot V d}{F%}

Next Step Substitute values of Variables

∴

LD = \frac{30mg/L \cdot 50L}{0.9}

Next Step Convert Units

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LD = \frac{0.03kg/m³ \cdot 0.05m³}{0.9}

Next Step Prepare to Evaluate

∴

LD = \frac{0.03 \cdot 0.05}{0.9}

Next Step Evaluate

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LD = 0.00166666666666667kg

Next Step Convert to Output's Unit

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LD = 1666.66666666667mg

LAST Step Rounding Answer

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LD = 1666.6667mg

Loading Dose Formula Elements

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Loading Dose

The Loading Dose is the initial dose of a drug that is administered to achieve a desired plasma concentration.

Symbol: LD

Measurement: WeightUnit: mg

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Loading Dose

Target Plasma Concentration

The Target Plasma Concentration is refer to the desired or optimal concentration of a drug in the bloodstream at a specific time after the administration.

Symbol: C_p

Measurement: Mass ConcentrationUnit: mg/L

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Target Plasma Concentration

Volume Of Distribution dose

The Volume of distribution dose is used to describe the apparent distribution of a drug in the body relative to its concentration in the plasma.

Symbol: V_d

Measurement: VolumeUnit: L

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Volume Of Distribution dose

Bioavailability Of drug dose

The Bioavailability Of drug dose is describe the fraction or percentage of administration drug that reaches the systemic circulation in an unchanged and active form.

Symbol: F%

Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless

Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Formulas to find Bioavailability Of drug dose

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Go Amount of drug administered given apparent volume

D = V dis \cdot C ss

Go Amount of drug in given volume of plasma

C ss = \frac{D}{V dis}

Go Amount of drug administered given area under curve

D = CL \cdot AUC

Go Dose given volume of distribution and area under curve

D = V dis \cdot k e \cdot AUC

How to Evaluate Loading Dose?

Loading Dose evaluator uses Loading Dose = (Target Plasma Concentration*Volume Of Distribution dose)/Bioavailability Of drug dose to evaluate the Loading Dose, The Loading dose formula is defined as the initial dose of a drug that is administered to achieve a desired plasma concentration. Loading Dose is denoted by LD symbol.

How to evaluate Loading Dose using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Loading Dose, enter Target Plasma Concentration (C_p), Volume Of Distribution dose (V_d) & Bioavailability Of drug dose (F%) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Loading Dose

What is the formula to find Loading Dose?

The formula of Loading Dose is expressed as Loading Dose = (Target Plasma Concentration*Volume Of Distribution dose)/Bioavailability Of drug dose. Here is an example- 0.001667 = (0.03*0.05)/0.9.

How to calculate Loading Dose?

With Target Plasma Concentration (C_p), Volume Of Distribution dose (V_d) & Bioavailability Of drug dose (F%) we can find Loading Dose using the formula - Loading Dose = (Target Plasma Concentration*Volume Of Distribution dose)/Bioavailability Of drug dose.

Can the Loading Dose be negative?

No, the Loading Dose, measured in Weight cannot be negative.

Which unit is used to measure Loading Dose?

Loading Dose is usually measured using the Milligram[mg] for Weight. Kilogram[mg], Gram[mg], Ton (Metric)[mg] are the few other units in which Loading Dose can be measured.

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