Zelboraf Dosage
Zelboraf Dosage Generic name: vemurafenib Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing 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 Melanoma, unresectable or metastatic [monotherapy] Dose: 960 mg PO q12h; Info: for pts w/ […]
FOSAMAX SIDE EFFECTS
FOSAMAX SIDE EFFECTS Generic Name: alendronate sodium Brand Name: Fosamax Drug Class: Bisphosphonate Derivatives, Calcium Metabolism Modifiers 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 trials of another […]
Zenpep Dosage
Zenpep Dosage Generic name: pancrelipase Drug class: Digestive enzymes Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: DR CAP (lipase/protease/amylase): 3K units/10K units/14K units, 5K units/17K units/24K units, 10K units/32K units/42K units, 15K units/47K units/63K units, 20K units/63K units/84K units, 25K units/79K units/105K units, 40K units/126K units/168K units Special Note [formulation clarification] Info: pancrelipase […]
Zepatier Dosage
Zepatier Dosage Generic name: elbasvir and grazoprevir Drug class: Antiviral combinations Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 50 mg/100 mg Hepatitis C infection, chronic [genotype 1] Dose: 1 tab PO qd x12wk or x16wk; Info: screen for NS5A polymorphism in pts w/ genotype 1a; duration depends on genotype subtype, prior tx; may […]
Zeposia Dosage
Zeposia Dosage Generic name: ozanimod (capsules) Drug class: Selective immunosuppressants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 0.23 mg, 0.46 mg, 0.92 mg Multiple sclerosis, relapsing forms [0.92 mg PO qd] Start: 0.23 mg PO qd x4 days, then 0.46 mg PO qd x3 days, then 0.92 mg PO qd; Info: for pts w/ […]
Zepzelca Dosage
Zepzelca Dosage Generic name: LURBINECTEDIN .5mg in 1mL Dosage form: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution Drug class: Alkylating agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Special Note [uses, dosing may vary] Info: refer to institution protocols and pkg insert prior to prescribing for uses, premeds, concomitant meds to mitigate toxicity, and dosing […]
Zerbaxa Dosage
Zerbaxa Dosage Generic name: ceftolozane and tazobactam Drug class: Cephalosporins / beta-lactamase inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Special Note [strength clarification] Info: doses expressed as total ceftolozane + tazobactam amt; 1.5 g ceftolozane/tazobactam contains 1 g ceftolozane + 0.5 g tazobactam Intra-abdominal infections, complicated [1.5 g IV q8h x4-14 […]
Zetonna Dosage
Zetonna Dosage Generic name: ciclesonide nasal Brand names: Omnaris, Zetonna Drug class: Nasal steroids Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SPRAY: 37 mcg per actuation Allergic rhinitis [1 actuation in each nostril qd] Renal dosing [not defined] renal impairment: not defined HD/PD: not defined Hepatic dosing [no adjustment] SRC: NLM .
Zetia Dosage
Zetia Dosage Generic name: ezetimibe Drug class: Cholesterol absorption inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 10 mg Hypercholesterolemia [10 mg PO qd] Mixed dyslipidemia [10 mg PO qd] Info: use w/ fenofibrate Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia [10 mg PO qd] Info: use w/ statin Familial sitosterolemia, homozygous [10 mg PO qd] […]
Ziac Dosage
Ziac Dosage Generic name: hydrochlorothiazide and bisoprolol Drug class: Beta blockers with thiazides Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 2.5 mg/6.25 mg, 5 mg/6.25 mg, 10 mg/6.25 mg HTN [1 tab PO qd] Start: 2.5 mg/6.25 mg PO qd; Max: 10 mg/6.25 mg/day; Info: taper dose over 1wk to D/C Renal […]