The effective dose 50 (ED50) value for Drug A is 2.0 mg/kg while its lethal dose 50 (LD50) value is 8 mg/kg.Which of the following is true of Drug A?
A) Drug A is ineffective for its intended purpose.
B) Drug A has a therapeutic index of 4.0.
C) Drug A is safe for use in humans.
D) The therapeutic index of Drug A is 0.25.
E) The therapeutic index of Drug A is 25.
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