The 'Maintenance Dose' of a drug is primarily determined by which pharmacokinetic parameter?
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Correct answer: Systemic clearance
The maintenance dose is designed to replace the amount of drug lost through elimination. It is calculated using the formula: $Maintenance Dose = (Target Css \times Clearance) / Bioavailability$.
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