Maximum concentration (Cmax) is the peak serum concentration that a drug achieves in a specified compartment or biological fluid after the drug has been administrated and before the administration of a second dose. It is a critical pharmacokinetic parameter that helps in understanding the drug's absorption rate and potential therapeutic and toxic effects.

Maximum Concentration (Cmax)

Maximum concentration

Cmax is the maximum concentration that a drug achieves in the bloodstream after administration and is a critical parameter in pharmacokinetics for assessing drug absorption and bioavailability. It helps determine the appropriate dosage and frequency to ensure therapeutic efficacy while minimizing toxicity.

Cmax

peak serum concentration

drug achieves

specified compartment

biological fluid

Drug administrated

second dose

critical pharmacokinetic parameter

Drug absorption rate

Therapeutic Effects

toxic effects

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