Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
Background
Epidemiology
Anatomy
Pathophysiology
Etiology
Genetics
Prognostic Factors
Clinical History
Physical Examination
Age group
Associated comorbidity
Associated activity
Acuity of presentation
Differential Diagnoses
Laboratory Studies
Imaging Studies
Procedures
Histologic Findings
Staging
Treatment Paradigm
by Stage
by Modality
Chemotherapy
Radiation Therapy
Surgical Interventions
Hormone Therapy
Immunotherapy
Hyperthermia
Photodynamic Therapy
Stem Cell Transplant
Targeted Therapy
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Medication
Extract
Take 50 to 100 mg orally daily
Fresh leaf
Take 2.5 leaves orally daily
Freeze dried leaf
Take 50 to 150 mg orally for one to two times daily
Day 1: 8 mg orally before the breakfast, 4 mg after the lunch and after the dinner, and 8 mg at the bedtime
Day 2: 4 mg orally before the breakfast, after the lunch and after the dinner and 8 mg at the bedtime
Day 3: 4 mg orally before the breakfast, after the lunch and after the dinner and at the bedtime
Day 4: 4 mg orally before the breakfast, after the lunch and at the bedtime
Day 5: 4 mg orally before the breakfast and at the bedtime
Day 6: 4 mg orally before the breakfast
May be tapered over 12 days (to decrease chance of dermatitis flareup)
25 mg given as tartrate every 4-6 times a day. Maximum dose: 150 mg daily
Indicated for Allergic conditions
anhydrous substance- The recommended dose is 30 mg orally twice a day
Take a dose of 50 to 100 mg orally for 3 to 4 times in a day
The suggested dose is 100 to 300 mg in a day by oral route
5 mg orally twice a day
Indicated for Allergic conditions
1 mg to 2 mg orally three times a day
Pruritic skin disorders
Apply 0.1% gel topically
Take 1-2 mg by oral route two times daily
25
mg
Tablet
Oral
every 6 hrs
Maximum dose: 150mg
The dose may vary depending on the patient's response.
In most patients, the dose may be two times a day
6mg- 12mg orally two times a day (extended-release)
The dose may vary depending on the patient's response.
In most patients, the dose is maybe once a day at bedtime
Maximum dose: 24mg/day:
4 - 8
mg
Orally 
4 times a day
5 - 20
mg
Subcutaneous (SC)
two to four times a day
5mg- 20mg, SC/IV/IM two to four times a day
Maximum dose: 40mg/day (parenteral)
betamethasone/dexchlorpheniramine maleateÂ
This combination is recommended for intricate cases encompassing ocular, respiratory, and dermatologic allergies, along with ocular inflammatory disorders that require additional systemic corticosteroid therapy
For individuals aged 12 and older, the suggested starting dosage is 1-2 tablets administered four times daily, after meals and at bedtime, following the guidance of the physician
4 to 17 years
Escalation of initial dose:
0.5mg,1mg,10mg, and 20mg administered in single doses orally
After initial dose escalation, begin updosing
Up-dosing:4 to 17 years
Dose level 1: 3 mg daily for two weeks orally
Dose level 2: 6 mg daily for two weeks orally
Dose level 3: 12 mg daily for two weeks orally
Dose level 4: 20 mg daily for two weeks orally
Dose level 5: 40 mg daily for two weeks orally
Dose level 6: 80 mg daily for two weeks orally
Dose level 7: 120 mg daily for two weeks orally
Dose level 8: 160 mg daily for two weeks orally
Dose level 9: 200 mg daily for two weeks orally
Dose level 10: 240 mg daily for two weeks orally
Dose level 11: 300 mg daily for two weeks orally
Sequential order of dose level should be maintained
Maintenance dose:4 years older
300 mg daily orally
Above 6 yr: 12.5 given as tartrate every 4-6 times a day. Maximum dose: 75 mg daily
Indicated for Allergic conditions
anhydrous substance- at starting 0.5 mg/kg orally twice a day
The recommended Optimal dose is 0.5 to 1 mg/kg orally twice a day
Indicated for Allergic conditions
anhydrous substance- at starting 0.5 mg/kg orally twice a day
The recommended Optimal dose is 0.5 to 1 mg/kg orally twice a day
Age less than two years: The suggested dose is 50 to 100 mg in a day by oral route
Age 2 to 5 years: The suggested dose is 50 to 150 mg in a day by oral route
Age 5 to 10 years: The suggested dose is 100 to 200 mg in a day by oral route
Age more than ten years:
The suggested dose is 100 to 300 mg in a day by oral route
Age less than two years: The suggested dose is 50 to 100 mg in a day by oral route
Age 2 to 5 years: The suggested dose is 50 to 150 mg in a day by oral route
Age 5 to 10 years: The suggested dose is 100 to 200 mg in a day by oral route
Age more than ten years:
The suggested dose is 100 to 300 mg in a day by oral route
Age more than or equal to 12 years
Take 1-2 mg by oral route two times daily
For children less than six years old:
0.125mg/kg four times a day (immediate release)
Maximum dose: 6mg- 8mg/day
2mg suspension (extended-release) orally two times a day
Note: do not administer more than two doses per day
For children of 6- 12 years of age:
2mg- 4mg orally 3-4 times a day (immediate release)
Maximum dose: 12-16mg/day
4mg suspension orally (extended-release), two times a day
Note: Do not exceed two doses per day
For children more than 12 years of age:
4mg- 8mg orally four times a day (immediate release)
The dose may vary depending on the patient's response.
In most patients, the dose may be two times a day
6mg- 12mg orally two times a day (extended-release)
The dose may vary depending on the patient's response.
In most patients, the dose is maybe once a day at bedtime
Maximum dose: 24mg/day
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