The milliosmole (mOsmol) is the unit of measure for osmotic concentration. For nonelectrolytes, 1 millimole represents 1 mOsmol. However, for electrolytes, the total number of particles in a solution is determined by the number of particles produced in a solution and influenced by the degree of dissociation. The ideal osmolar concentration can be calculated with…
The milliequivalent is the amount, in milligrams, of a solute equal to 1/1000 of its gram-equivalent weight. Milliequivalent (mEq), is commonly used by clinicians, physicians, pharmacists, and manufacturers to express the concentration of electrolytes in solution. Conversion of concentrations in the form of milliequivalent to concentrations in percentage strength, milligrams per milliliter (mg/mL) or…
The basic drug doses calculation formula listed below can be used for most drug dosage calculations. These calculations are necessary when a doctor orders a particular desired dose of medication and the medication you have available on hand is in the form of mass/tablet or mass/volume. Desired Over Have Formula Method A basic formula or…
In pharmacy practice a pharmacist occasionally needs to be reduce or enlarge formulas of a pharmaceutical preparation. Reducing a formula involves calculating the amount of each ingredient to be used to make a smaller amount than the original formula. While enlarging a formula involves calculating the amount of each ingredient to make a larger amount…