Ideal Body Weight and Adjusted Body Weight (Devine Formula)
Calculates ideal and adjusted body weight for drug dosing, particularly in obese patients where actual weight overestimates volume of distribution.
Reference: Devine BJ. Drug Intell Clin Pharm 1974
Medical Disclaimer: This calculator is a clinical decision support tool for qualified healthcare professionals. It does not replace clinical judgement. Always interpret results in the full clinical context. Reference: Devine BJ. Drug Intell Clin Pharm 1974.
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