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Weight Loss and Body Mass Index (BMI)
The BMI is one way to determine whether or not an adult is overweight. BMI assesses height and weight; muscle mass is not a part of the equation.
BMI is calculated by dividing a person's weight (in kilograms) by his or her height (in meters, squared). BMI can also be calculated by multiplying weight (in pounds) by 705, then dividing by height (in inches) twice.
The chart below shows examples of body mass indexes. The figure at which your height corresponds with your weight is your body mass index. To find yours, consult the chart, or try our BMI Calculator.
What Is a Healthy BMI?
A person with a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered to be at a healthy weight. A person with a BMI of 25-29.9 is considered to be overweight. A BMI over 30 is considered obese. A BMI of 40 or above indicates that a person is morbidly obese. This can increases a person's risk of death from any cause by 50%-150%.
Body Mass Index (BMI), Kg/M 2
|
Weight |
Height (feet, inches) |
|||||
|
5'0" |
5'3" |
5'6" |
5'9" |
6'0" |
6'3" |
|
|
140 |
27 |
25 |
23 |
21 |
19 |
18 |
|
150 |
29 |
27 |
24 |
22 |
20 |
19 |
|
160 |
31 |
28 |
26 |
24 |
22 |
20 |
|
170 |
33 |
30 |
28 |
25 |
23 |
21 |
|
180 |
35 |
32 |
29 |
27 |
25 |
23 |
|
190 |
37 |
34 |
31 |
28 |
26 |
24 |
|
200 |
39 |
36 |
32 |
30 |
27 |
25 |
|
210 |
41 |
37 |
34 |
31 |
29 |
26 |
|
220 |
43 |
39 |
36 |
33 |
30 |
28 |
|
230 |
45 |
41 |
37 |
34 |
31 |
29 |
|
240 |
47 |
43 |
39 |
36 |
33 |
30 |
|
250 |
49 |
44 |
40 |
37 |
34 |
31 |
Reviewed by The Department of Nutrition Therapy at The Cleveland Clinic (2005).
WebMD Medical Reference provided in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic
Indication
Uroxatral® (alfuzosin HCl 10 mg extended-release tablets) is an alpha1-blocker for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of BPH.
Important Safety Information
Do not take UROXATRAL if you have liver problems or if you are taking antifungal drugs like ketoconazole or itraconazole, or HIV drugs like ritonavir.
UROXATRAL can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially when starting treatment. This may lead to fainting, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do any dangerous activity until you know how UROXATRAL will affect you. This is especially important if you already have a problem with low blood pressure or take medicines to treat high blood pressure. There may be an increased risk of low blood pressure and fainting when taking UROXATRAL in combination with blood pressure medication or nitrates, or erectile dysfunction medication.
If considering cataract surgery (clouding of the eyes), tell your eye surgeon that you are currently taking UROXATRAL or have previously been treated with an alpha-blocker.
Before taking UROXATRAL, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
Also, tell your doctor if you or any family member(s) have or take medications for a rare heart condition known as congenital prolongation of the QT interval.
BPH and prostate cancer can cause the same symptoms. However, UROXATRAL is not a treatment for prostate cancer.
The most common side effects with UROXATRAL are dizziness, upper respiratory tract infection, headache, and tiredness.
Please see UROXATRAL full prescribing information.
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