Accurate drug dosage calculations are a cornerstone of safe nursing practice, preventing harmful medication errors and boosting clinical confidence. From basic formulas to complex IV drip rates, ...

Loss of estrogen receptor in recurrent breast cancer is associated with poor response to endocrine therapy. The BSA-based method of dose calculation was adopted without adequate investigation of its ...

Medicines management is a core nursing skill. This review gives an introduction to and taster of our newly launched online Nursing Times Learning unit on drug calculations. Subscribe today for ...

Accurate medication dosage calculation is a cornerstone of safe nursing and pharmacy practice. From basic formulas to advanced weight-based infusions, mastering these skills can prevent harmful errors ...

How many of us give a “full” dose of chemotherapy to an obese patient—even in the curative setting? Dose calculation in the obese is a confusing but important puzzle for the oncologist and is becoming ...

Bulk drug calculations for different types of active moieties and drugs require different calculations and labeling. Performing calculations for the formulation of pharmaceutical dosage forms and ...

Calculating the amount of drug needed for compounding requires different considerations for respective drug types and forms. Drug calculations for the formulation of dosage forms and associated ...

CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed to help prevent organ rejection after a transplant in adults and some children. CellCept comes in several forms. The dosage can ...

Implementing a strategy that focuses on dose rounding for chemotherapies can have a 3-fold impact of decreasing drug costs, minimizing drug waste, and improving treatment efficiency. This strategy and ...

Ivermectin tablets are dosed based on body weight and the specific parasitic infection treated. Strongyloidiasis requires approximately 200 micrograms per kilogram of body weight (mcg/kg) and ...