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  2. Clark's rule - Wikipedia

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    The procedure is to take the child's weight in pounds, divide by 150 lb, and multiply the fractional result by the adult dose to find the equivalent child dosage.For example, if an adult dose of medication calls for 30 mg and the child weighs 30 lb, divide the weight by 150 (30/150) to obtain 1/5 and multiply 1/5 times 30 mg to get 6 mg.

  3. Furosemide - Wikipedia

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    Furosemide is a known ototoxic agent generally causing transient hearing loss but can be permanent. Reported cases of furosemide-induced hearing loss appeared to be associated with rapid intravenous administration, high dosages, concomitant renal disease, and coadministration with other ototoxic medication.

  4. List of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions - Wikipedia

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    metered dose inhaler m.d.u. more dicto utendus: to be used as directed mEq milliequivalent mg milligram mg/dL milligrams per deciliter MgSO4 magnesium sulfate: may be confused with "MSO4", spell out "magnesium sulfate" midi at midday min. minimum [or] minim [or] minutum: minimum [or] minim [or] minute mist. mistura: mixture mL millilitre mod ...

  5. Common pain reliever could cause medical complications in ...

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    A new study suggests that acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, can cause complications in some people over age 65. Drs. Marc Siegel and Macie Smith comment on the findings.

  6. Volume of distribution - Wikipedia

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    This gives a = 100 μg/mL if the drug stays in the blood stream only, and thus its volume of distribution is the same as that is = 0.08 L/kg. If the drug distributes into all body water the volume of distribution would increase to approximately V D = {\displaystyle V_{D}=} 0.57 L/kg [ 8 ]

  7. Chlorothiazide - Wikipedia

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    Chlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Diuril among others, is an organic compound used as a diuretic and as an antihypertensive. [1] [2]It is used both within the hospital setting or for personal use to manage excess fluid associated with congestive heart failure.

  8. What Doctors Want Those Over 65 to Know About Getting the ...

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    “The recommendation also provides clarity to healthcare providers on how many doses should be given per year to people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised and is meant to increase ...

  9. Area under the curve (pharmacokinetics) - Wikipedia

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    The area under the effect curve (AUEC) is an integral of the effect of a drug over time, estimated as a previously-established function of concentration. It was proposed to be used instead of AUC in animal-to-human dose translation, as computer simulation shows that it could cope better with half-life and dosing