How do you calculate doses?

A basic formula, solving for x, guides us in the setting up of an equation: D/H x Q = x, or Desired dose (amount) = ordered Dose amount/amount on Hand x Quantity….Dimensional Analysis Method

1. The clinician has 2 mg/mL vials in the automated dispensing unit.
2. How many milliliters are needed to arrive at an ordered dose?

How are tablets calculated?

Divide the prescribed dose by the dose of the tablets that are in stock. Add together the dose of each tablet until they add up to the required dose. Then count up how many tablets have been added together.

How do you calculate fluid?

Maintenance Fluid Rate is calculated based on weight.

1. 4 mL / kg / hour for the first 10kg of body mass.
2. 2 mL / kg / hour for the second 10kg of body mass (11kg – 20kg)
3. 1 mL / kg / hour for any kilogram of body mass above 20kg (> 20kg)

What is the pH of ranitidine hydrochloride injection?

The pH of the injection solution is 6.7 to 7.3. Each 1 mL of aqueous solution contains ranitidine 25 mg (as the hydrochloride); phenol 5 mg as preservative; and 0.96 mg of monobasic potassium phosphate and 2.4 mg of dibasic sodium phosphate as buffers.

What’s the maximum dose of ranitidine you can take?

Parenteral: 50 mg (2 mL) IM or intermittent IV bolus or infusion q6-8hr; not to exceed 400 mg/day; alternatively, 6.25 mg/hr continuous infusion 50 mg (2 mL) IM or intermittent IV bolus or infusion q6-8hr; not to exceed 400 mg/day; alternatively, 6.25 mg/hr continuous infusion

Is there an alternative to Ranitidine 150 mg?

Discuss alternative medications approved for the same or similar uses as ranitidine that do not carry the same risks as NDMA Treatment: 150 mg PO q6hr or 50 mg IM/IV q6-8hr intermittent bolus or infusion; alternatively, 6.25 mg/hr IV by continuous infusion

When to use ranitidine injection instead of oral medication?

Ranitidine Injection is indicated in some hospitalized patients with pathological hypersecretory conditions or intractable duodenal ulcers, or as an alternative to the oral dosage form for short-term use in patients who are unable to take oral medication.