A child who weighs 32 lb (14.5 kg) is prescribed erythromycin (Sumycin) every 8 hours. Calculate the dose range for a single dose of this drug. (Round to the nearest hundredth)
ANS:
145-241.66 mg
The safe dose range for this drug is 435-725 mg in 24 hours (30-50 mg/kg). When given in 3 doses a day (every 8 hours), the safe dose range for a single dose is 145-241.66 mg.
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