The tacrolimus (Prograf) dose is 0.03 mg/kg/day IV as a continuous infusion. J.P. currently
weighs 187 pounds. The pharmacy sends 5 mg of tacrolimus (Prograf) in 100 mL of 0.9%
sodium chloride injection. How many total milligrams per day will J.P.
receive? At how many
milliliters per hour would you set the infusion pump? (Round to the hundredth.)
J.P.'s weight in kilograms: 187 lb/2.2 = 85 kg
Dose per day: 0.03 mg× 85 kg = 2.55 mg/day
Dose supplied: 5 mg/100 mL
Dose needed: 2.55 mg/x or 51 mL
51 mL/24 hr = 2.125 mL/hr; round to 2.13 mL/hr
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