07-16-2010, 03:34 PM
A new antifungal medication is being tested in Phase I clinical trials. Examination of the pharmacokinetic properties of the drug reveals that the half-life of the drug is 6 hours. If a continuous intravenous infusion of this drug were started on a research subject, how long would it take to reach 75% of steady state?
(A) 3 hours
(B) 6 hours
© 9 hours
(D) 12 hours
(E) 18 hours
(F) 24 hours
And please explain your answer. Thank you!
(A) 3 hours
(B) 6 hours
© 9 hours
(D) 12 hours
(E) 18 hours
(F) 24 hours
And please explain your answer. Thank you!