Lasix 100 mg by gastrostomy tube once a day. Available: Lasix 40 mg per 5 ml.
ANSWER.
* Calculation of volume(ml) of drug required.
Formula
Volume(ml) = Desired dose(D)/Dose in hand(H) * quantity(Q).
Here
Desired dose(D) = 100 mg.
Dose in hand(H) = 40 mg.
Quantity(Q) = 5 ml.
As per above formula
Volume(ml) of drug required = D/H * Q
= 100/40 * 5
= 2.5 * 5
= 12.5 ml.
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