Minimum effective plasma concentration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007396",
  "term": "Minimum effective plasma concentration",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The lowest concentration of a drug in blood plasma that is required to produce a therapeutic effect in a patient. Below this level, the drug's pharmacological action is insufficient to achieve the desired clinical outcome. This concentration is a key parameter in pharmacokinetics and drug dosing regimens.",
  "synonyms": [
    "minimum therapeutic plasma concentration"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 971. 'Glossary of terms related to pharmaceutics (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 992 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-04-10-14)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/minimum-effective-plasma-concentration/"
}