täitedosale
Täitedosale is an Estonian term that translates to "filling dose" or "supplementary dose" in English. It refers to a dose of medication administered in addition to a primary or initial dose. This concept is often employed in medical treatments to ensure the therapeutic level of a drug is maintained in the body over time, especially when the drug has a short half-life or is eliminated rapidly.
The rationale behind a täitedosale is to prevent a drop in drug concentration below the minimum effective
In some contexts, täitedosale might also refer to a dose given to compensate for factors like poor