POTELIGE SIDE EFFECTS
POTELIGE SIDE EFFECTS Generic Name: mogamulizumab-kpkc injection Brand Name: Poteligeo Drug Class: , CCR4 Inhibitors Last updated on MDtodate: 10/10/2022 SIDE EFFECTS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Dermatologic Toxicity Infusion Reactions Infections Autoimmune Complications Complications of Allogeneic HSCT after POTELIGEO Clinical Trial Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under […]
PRADAXA SIDE EFFECTS
PRADAXA SIDE EFFECTS Generic Name: dabigatran etexilate mesylate Brand Name: Pradaxa Drug Class: Anticoagulants, Cardiovascular, Thrombin Inhibitors Last updated on MDtodate: 10/10/2022 SIDE EFFECTS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Increased Risk of Thrombotic Events after Premature Discontinuation Risk of Bleeding. Spinal/Epidural Anesthesia or Puncture . Thromboembolic and Bleeding Events in Patients with […]
PRALUENT SIDE EFFECTS
PRALUENT SIDE EFFECTS Generic Name: alirocumab for solution for subcutaneous injection Brand Name: Praluent Drug Class: PCSK9 Inhibitors Last updated on MDtodate: 10/10/2022 SIDE EFFECTS The following adverse reactions are also discussed in the other sections of the labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in […]
Zonisamide Dosage
Zonisamide Dosage Brand name: Zonegran Drug class: Anticonvulsants, Miscellaneous Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Last updated Oct 10, 2022 Usual Adult Dose for Seizures 16 years of age and older: Initial dose: 100 mg orally once a day Titration: After 2 weeks at 100 mg/day, the dose may be increased to 200 mg/day as either […]
PHOTOFRIN SIDE EFFECTS
PHOTOFRIN SIDE EFFECTS Generic Name: porfimer sodium Brand Name: Photofrin Drug Class: Antineoplastics, Other Last updated on MDtodate: 10/10/2022 SIDE EFFECTS Overall Adverse Reaction Profile Systemically induced effects of photodynamic therapy (PDT) with PHOTOFRIN (porfimer sodium) consist of photosensitivity and mild constipation. All patients who receive PHOTOFRIN (porfimer sodium) will be photosensitive and must observe precautions to avoid sunlight and bright […]
Vivelle-Dot Dosage
Vivelle-Dot Dosage Generic name: estradiol transdermal (skin patch) Brand names: Alora, Climara, Estradiol Patch, Menostar, Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot Drug class: Estrogens Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: PATCH: 0.025 mg per day, 0.0375 mg per day, 0.05 mg per day, 0.075 mg per day, 0.1 mg per day Vasomotor sx, mod-severe menopausal [apply 1 patch 2x/wk] Start: […]
Vivitrol Dosage
Vivitrol Dosage Generic name: naltrexone (injection) Drug class: Drugs used in alcohol dependence Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ: 95 mg per mL Special Note [prescribing info] Info: consider prescribing naloxone in pts w/ opioid use disorder Alcohol dependence [380 mg IM q4wk] Info: must be opioid free x7-10 days; consider […]
Vizimpro Dosage
Vizimpro Dosage Generic name: dacomitinib Drug classes: EGFR inhibitors, HER2 inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 15 mg, 30 mg, 45 mg Special Note [uses, dosing may vary] Info: refer to institution protocols and pkg insert prior to prescribing for uses and dosing incl. toxicity-related dose adjustments Non-small cell lung CA, metastatic […]
Vocabria Dosage
Vocabria Dosage Generic name: cabotegravir Drug class: Integrase strand transfer inhibitor Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 30 mg HIV infection [lead-in dosing w/ PO rilpivirine] Dose: 30 mg PO qd for at least 28 days; Start: 1mo before cabotegravir and rilpivirine injections; Info: for short-term tx in pts w/ HIV-1 […]
Zoloft Dosage
Zoloft Dosage Generic name: sertraline Drug class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg; SOL: 20 mg per mL Major depressive disorder [50-200 mg PO qd] Start: 50 mg PO qd, may incr. by 25-50 mg/day qwk; Max: 200 mg/day; Info: taper […]