⚖️ Dosing Weight (Actual / IBW / AdjBW)
UseObesity dosing-weight discussion.
StrataIBW/AdjBW/BMI and educational dosing-weight suggestion.
LimitsFor licensed clinicians. Protocols and labels override. Not a prescri…
SourceDevine BJ. Drug Intell Clin Pharm 1974
This-shift next steps
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Methodology · worked example, guidelines & full notes
BSA usually actual weight.
When to use
Obesity dosing-weight discussion.
How it works
Devine IBW; AdjBW=IBW+0.4×(actual−IBW)
Key points
- BSA usually actual weight.
References
- Devine BJ. Drug Intell Clin Pharm 1974
Worked calculation
The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.
| Height | 170 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 90 kg |
| Sex | Male |
→SuggestionObesity: BSA often still actual; some mg/kg use AdjBW
- BMI：31.1
- IBW：65.9 kg
- AdjBW：75.6 kg
Verification & sources · governance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Does Dosing Weight (Actual / IBW / AdjBW) upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
- Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
- How is Dosing Weight (Actual / IBW / AdjBW) calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
- Inputs: Height 170 cm, Weight 90 kg, Sex Male → Result: Suggestion Obesity: BSA often still actual; some mg/kg use AdjBW（BMI: 31.1, IBW: 65.9 kg, AdjBW: 75.6 kg）