Levofloxacin is a broad spectrum antibotic. It is reported that it is completely removed in an unchanged from the body and its elimination half life is 7 h. Determine the amount of levofloxacin eliminated in urine at 10 h following IV bolus administration of 6,25 mg/kg dose to a patient weighing 80 kg. a. 185,75 mg b. 314,25 mg c. 314,25 mg/kg d. 18,57 mg How long will it take to lose 75% of the administered dose of a drug from the body if the drug follows first order process? a. 3,32 half lives b. 2,32 half lives c. 2.0 half lives d. None of the above

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• Levofloxacin is a broad spectrum antibotic. It is reported that it
is completely removed in an unchanged from the body and its
elimination half life is 7 h. Determine the amount of
levofloxacin eliminated in urine at 10 h following IV bolus
administration of 6,25 mg/kg dose to a patient weighing 80 kg.
a. 185,75 mg
b. 314,25 mg
c. 314,25 mg/kg
d. 18,57 mg

How long will it take to lose 75% of the administered dose
of a drug from the body if the drug follows first order
process?
a. 3,32 half lives
b. 2,32 half lives
c. 2.0 half lives
d. None of the above

 

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