Mr GB has been receiving ranitidine 50 mg q8h IV whilst in hospital. He is being discharged and will be switched to oral ranitidine 15 mg/mL liquid. The oral liquid is 50% bioavailable, and has been prescribed as a BD dose. How many mL of ranitidine liquid should Mr GB receive each day?

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Mr GB has been receiving ranitidine 50 mg q8h IV whilst in hospital. He is being discharged and will be switched to oral ranitidine 15 mg/mL liquid. The oral liquid is 50% bioavailable, and has been prescribed as a BD dose. How many mL of ranitidine liquid should Mr GB receive each day?

 
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