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What does potency measure?
The amount of drug needed to produce an expected effect
What is efficacy in the context of drugs?
The ability of a drug receptor complex to produce an expected effect
How is potency related to EC50?
Lower EC50 indicates higher potency
Study Notes
Drug Pharmacology
- Potency measures the amount of drug required to produce a specific effect, typically measured by the dose required to produce a certain response.
- Efficacy is the maximum response or effect that can be produced by a drug, regardless of the dose.
- Potency is related to EC50, which is the concentration of a drug that produces 50% of its maximum response or effect, with lower EC50 values indicating higher potency.
Test your knowledge on drug potency and efficacy in pharmacology. Learn about the measures of potency and efficacy and how they contribute to the effectiveness of drugs.
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