You are requested to recommend a dosage regimen for a patient (55 years old, 80 kg) to achieve plasma levels of 25 mg/L of an antiepileptic agent with an elimination half-life of 11 hrs and an apparent Vd of 0.02 L/kg. The tablets are 75% bioavailable and are available as 10 mg and 40 mg tablets. The ideal dosage regimen for this patient is: 10 mg twice daily 10 mg four times a day 40 mg daily 40 mg twice daily
You are requested to recommend a dosage regimen for a patient (55 years old, 80 kg) to achieve plasma levels of 25 mg/L of an antiepileptic agent with an elimination half-life of 11 hrs and an apparent Vd of 0.02 L/kg. The tablets are 75% bioavailable and are available as 10 mg and 40 mg tablets. The ideal dosage regimen for this patient is: 10 mg twice daily 10 mg four times a day 40 mg daily 40 mg twice daily
Chapter9: Parenteral Medication Labels And Dosage Calculation
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