An antimicrobial with a low therapeutic index is a safer choice compared to a drug with a high therapeutic index.

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An antimicrobial with a low therapeutic index means the effective (therapeutic) dose is closer to the toxic dose, making it more risky to use than a drug with a higher therapeutic index where the effective dose is further away from the toxic dose. Therefore, a drug with a high therapeutic index is a safer choice.

An Antimicrobial with a Low Therapeutic Index Is a Safer