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