equianalgesic dose


e·qui·an·al·ge·sic dose

the qualitative ratio between actual milligram potency of comparable analgesics required to achieve the equivalent therapeutic effect.

equianalgesic dose

A dose of one form of analgesic drug equivalent in pain-relieving effect to another analgesic. In pain control, this equivalence permits substitution of one analgesic to avoid undesired side effects from another. See also: dose

e·qui·an·al·ge·sic dose

(ēkwē-anăl-jēzik dōs) Qualitative ratio between actual milligram potency of comparable analgesics required to achieve the equivalent therapeutic effect.