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Dose-Dependent Response

Meaning

A fundamental principle in pharmacology and endocrinology where the magnitude of the physiological or therapeutic effect produced by a hormone or drug is directly proportional to the concentration or amount administered. This relationship means that increasing the dose typically leads to a progressively greater effect, until a maximum efficacy is reached or toxic effects begin to manifest. Understanding this relationship is crucial for establishing safe and effective therapeutic dosing regimens.