Potency of a pharmaceutical

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Effective strength; (e) Potency

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The potency or potency of an agonistic drug refers to the concentration or dose range in which the drug acts. The lower the concentration of a drug that produces 50% of its maximum effect, the higher its potency. The EC50 or ED50 is therefore a measure of the potency of an agonistic drug.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer