The 'Loading Dose' of a drug is primarily calculated based on which parameter?
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Correct answer: Volume of Distribution
A loading dose is used to achieve the target steady-state plasma concentration rapidly. It is calculated by multiplying the desired plasma concentration by the Volume of Distribution ($LD = Cp \times Vd$).
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