Dosage
Dosage
Dosage (/ˈdoʊsɪdʒ/) refers to the size or frequency of a dose of a medicine or drug.
Etymology
The term "dosage" is derived from the Old French doser, which means "to administer a dose".
Definition
In medicine, a dosage is the prescribed administration of a specific amount, number, and frequency of doses over a specific period of time. Dosages are usually determined by the physician based on the patient's age, weight, overall health, and medical history.
Related Terms
- Dose: The quantity of a medicine or drug taken or recommended to be taken at a particular time.
- Prescription: An instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided a medicine or treatment.
- Overdose: The ingestion or application of a drug or other substance in quantities greater than are recommended.
- Medication: A substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug.
- Pharmacist: A healthcare professional who practices in pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dosage
- Wikipedia's article - Dosage
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