Calculations using dose rates and drug concentrations to determine drug doses
A 9.7 kg dog needs 5 mg/kg of Ampicillin (100 mg/mL). How many mL do they need?
Amount of Ampicillin given = 9.7 kg x 5 mg/kg
Amount of Ampicillin given = 48.50 mg
Amount of Ampicillin given = 0.48 mL
A 17.0 kg dog needs Propofol (10 mg/mL) with a dose range of 3-8 mg/kg. What is the dose range in mL for this patient? Answer in the format low-high.
Low dose = 17.0 kg x 3 mg/kg = 51.00 mg
Low dose in mL = 5.10 mL
High dose = 17.0 kg x 8 mg/kg = 136.00 mg
High dose in mL = 13.60 mL
Range = 5.10-13.60 mL
A 19.3 kg dog needs Propofol (10 mg/mL) with a dose range of 5-8 mg/kg. What is the dose range in mL for this patient? Answer in the format low-high.
Low dose = 19.3 kg x 5 mg/kg = 96.50 mg
Low dose in mL = 9.65 mL
High dose = 19.3 kg x 8 mg/kg = 154.40 mg
High dose in mL = 15.44 mL
Range = 9.65-15.44 mL