Drugs A and B produce similar types of effects.Drug A has an ED₅₀ value of 10 mg/kg and Drug B has an ED₅₀ value of 5 mg/kg.What can be said about these drugs? A) Drug A will have a safer therapeutic index. B) Drug B will have a safer therapeutic index. C) Drug A is more potent than Drug B. D) Drug B is more potent than Drug A.

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Drug B is more potent than Drug A because it requires a lower dose (5 mg/kg) to achieve the same effect, indicating higher potency.

Drugs a and B Produce Similar Types of Effects