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Why it is important to determine the correct dosage schedule for a drug?
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How does one determine the correct dosage of a given drug?
In order to determine the correct dosage of a given drug, one must find out the general dosage. The general dosage is milligrams of medication to kilograms of body weight. So for example if the general dosage is 5 mg/kg and the person taking the medication weighs 40 kg, 1000 mg of medication would be the required dosage.
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