Loading dose can be calculated by following formula:
LD= Cpmax X VD
As mentioned in the question that staedy state concentration needs to be reached immidiately, thus Cpmax= 2 mg/L
VD= volume of distribution i.e. 75 L.
So after putting values in the formula:
2 mg/L X 75 L = 150 mg.
So loading dose should be 150 mg.
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