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Is there a precise biological explanation for that factor, e.g. metabolism rate or something?

• A_D_E_P_T 3y ago
  > oxygen utilization, caloric expenditure, basal metabolism, blood volume, circulating plasma proteins, and renal function The equation is from here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17942826/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17942826/ For what it's worth, the rat equation is (X mg * (6/37)) Keep in mind that it's a loose/general guideline. Basically a starting point. But usually a quite accurate one.
• hooo 3y ago
  When my son had cancer, many of the medication dosages were based on body surface area. Maybe it is similar to that. https://reference.medscape.com/calculator/692/body-surface-area-based-dosing https://reference.medscape.com/calculator/692/body-surface-a...