Vusion Dosage
Vusion Dosage Generic name: miconazole and zinc oxide topical Drug class: Topical antifungals Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Last updated Oct 6, 2022 Recommended Peds Dosing Dosage forms: OINT: 0.25%/15%/81.35% Diaper dermatitis, candidal [immunocompetent pts, 4 wk old and older] Dose: apply at each diaper change x7 day SRC: NLM .
Vyepti Dosage
Vyepti Dosage Generic name: eptinezumab-jjmr (injection, for intravenous use) Drug class: CGRP inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Last updated Oct 6, 2022 Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Special Note [formulation clarification] Info: nonproprietary name = eptinezumab-jjmr Migraine headache prophylaxis [100 mg IV q3mo] Info: may incr. dose to 300 mg IV q3mo Renal dosing [not defined] […]
Zmax Dosage
Zmax Dosage Generic name: Azithromycin Extended-Release Oral Suspension Drug class: Macrolides Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Last updated Oct 6, 2022 Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: ER SUSP: 2 g per 74 mL Special Note [formulation clarification] Info: 1 reconstituted bottle = 74 mL susp = 2 g azithromycin Pneumonia, community-acquired [2 g PO x1] Info: […]
Zocor Dosage
Zocor Dosage Generic name: simvastatin Drug class: Statins Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Last updated Oct 6, 2022 Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg Special Note [restricted 80 mg dose] Info: max simvastatin dose 40 mg/day; as of 6/8/2011, any pt previously on 80 mg/day w/o muscle toxicity x12mo […]
Vyndamax Dosage
Vyndamax Dosage Generic name: tafamidis Dosage form: oral capsule 61mg Drug class: Transthyretin stabilizers Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Last updated Oct 6, 2022 Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 61 mg Special Note [formulation clarification] Info: not interchangeable w/ tafamidis meglumine caps; do not substitute on a mg to mg basis Cardiomyopathy, transthyretin amyloidosis-associated [61 mg […]
Vyleesi Dosage
Vyleesi Dosage Generic name: bremelanotide Drug class: Melanocortin receptor agonists Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Last updated Oct 6, 2022 Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (auto-injector): 1.75 mg Restricted Distribution in US [1-877-411-2510 or www.vyleesipro.com for more info] Generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder, acquired [1.75 mg SC x1] Max: 1 dose/24h up to 8 doses/mo; […]
Zanaflex Dosage
Zanaflex Dosage Generic name: tizanidine Drug class: Skeletal muscle relaxants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Last updated Oct 6, 2022 Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 2 mg, 4 mg, 6 mg; TAB: 4 mg Special Note [formulation clarification] Info: cap and tab bioequivalent only if fasting, not bioequivalent if fed; caution advised if switching between formulations […]
Zanamivir Dosage
Zanamivir Dosage Generic Name: zanamivir Brand Name: Relenza Drug Class: , Neuraminidase Inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD Last updated Oct 6, 2022 Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: DPI: 5 mg per blister Special Note [www.cdc.gov/flu] Info: >99% of currently circulating influenza virus in US is zanamivir-susceptible [formulation clarification] Info: admin. dry powder via Diskhaler only; do not reconstitute […]
EMEND INJECTION SIDE EFFECTS
EMEND INJECTION SIDE EFFECTS Generic Name: fosaprepitant dimeglumine injection Brand Name: Emend Injection Drug Class: Antiemetic Agents, NK1 Receptor Antagonists Last updated on MDtodate: 10/6/2022 SIDE EFFECTS Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical […]
Zarontin Dosage
Zarontin Dosage Generic name: ethosuximide Drug class: Succinimide anticonvulsants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Last updated Oct 6, 2022 Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 250 mg; SOL: 250 mg per 5 mL Seizures, absence [250-750 mg PO bid] Start: 250 mg PO bid, may incr. by 250 mg/day q4-7 days; Max: 1.5 g/day; Info: adjust […]