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7yr and 69pds on remicade (infliximab) dose of 11mg per kg nurse at infusion clinic said this was high for child's age and weight is this true? normal dose?
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Ok: It is higher than the usual dose but within the range, especially if there has been a decrease in the response to the medicine
Answered 3/2/2015
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