THE STEADY STATE DURING MULTIPLE DRUG ADMINISTRATION

During multiple administration, the amount of the drug in the body will reach a steady state "a plateau" as long as the drug is administered at a constant rate and the drug elimination process follows first-order kinetics.

Rate of
adminisration

Amount of drug in the body

Rate of
elimination

At steady state:

Rate of administration = Rate of elimination

Rate in = Rate out

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