Drugs A and B produce similar types of effects. Drug A has an ED50 value of 10 mg/kg and Drug B has an ED50 value of 5 mg/kg. What can be said about these drugs?

a. Drug A will have a safer therapeutic index.
b. Drug B will have a safer therapeutic index.
c. Drug A is more potent than Drug B.
d. Drug B is more potent than Drug A.


Ans: D

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