Ideal body weight
Ideal body weight

Background

Ideal body weight (IBW) is the weight that people are expected to weigh based on age, sex, and height. Ideal body weight is typically used as a tool to calculate the dosage of most medications. There are two different formulas to determine IBW; one formula for men and another for women.

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Dosing & administration

    Adverse effects

    Interactions with pharmaceuticals

    None known.

    Interactions with herbs & supplements

    None known.

    Interactions with foods

    None known.

    Interactions with lab tests

    Interactions with diseases

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