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Safe Dosage Calculations?

Safe Dosage Calculations?
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the dose of ceftriaxone in mLs for meningitis for a 5-yr-old weighing 18 kg. The dose required is 100 mg/kg/day given IV once daily and the drug comes prediluted in a concentration of 40 mg/mL.

Step 1. Calculate the dose in mg: 18 kg × 100 mg/kg/day = 1800 mg/day
Step 2. Divide the dose by the frequency: 1800 mg/day ÷ 1 (daily) = 1800 mg/dose
Step 3. Convert the mg dose to mL: 1800 mg/dose ÷ 40 mg/mL = 45 mL once daily
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