When do the drugs used as medicines become potential poisons?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) When doses are taken higher than recommended.
· Drugs are formulated to be effective and safe within specific dosage ranges.
· Taking doses higher than recommended can lead to toxicity and adverse effects, effectively turning the medicine into a poison.
· Overdosing can overwhelm the body’s ability to metabolize and excrete the drug, causing harmful or even lethal effects.
· Examples include liver damage from excessive acetaminophen (paracetamol) intake or respiratory depression from high doses of opioids.
· It’s essential to follow the prescribed dosage and administration guidelines to avoid potential poisoning.