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Dosing and Age

Dosing and Age

Drug clearance increases and decreases markedly during a lifetime. Drug dosing needs to be appropriate for each age group.

The graph shows clearance adjusted for weight (CL/m2).

Move slider and observe the clearance (adjusted to surface area - CL/m2).

2 x normal adult

normal adult

PREMATURE NEONATE

Infant

Child

Adolescent

Adult

Elderly