Valtrex Dosage
Valtrex Dosage Generic name: valacyclovir Drug class: Purine nucleosides Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 500 mg, 1000 mg Genital HSV, immunocompetent pts [1st episode] Dose: 1000 mg PO q12h x7-10 days; Start: ASAP w/in 72h of sx onset, maximum efficacy w/in 48h; Info: may extend tx if not healed after 10 […]
Vancocin Dosage
Vancocin Dosage Generic name: Vancomycin Capsules Drug class: Glycopeptide antibiotics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 125 mg, 250 mg C. difficile infection [*non-fulminant] Dose: 125 mg PO q6h x10 days; Info: for 1st episode [*fulminant] Dose: 500 mg PO/NG q6h; Info: 1st-line agent; may give w/ metronidazole IV; consider adding vancomycin […]
Vaniqa Dosage
Vaniqa Dosage Generic name: eflornithine topical Drug class: Miscellaneous topical agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CRM: 13.9% Unwanted facial hair, women [apply bid] Info: space applications at least 8h apart; onset of improvement 4-8wk; hair growth returns after D/C SRC: NLM .
INVOKAMET SIDE EFFECTS
INVOKAMET SIDE EFFECTS Generic Name: canagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride tablets Brand Name: Invokamet Drug Class: Antidiabetics, SGLT2 Inhibitors Last updated on MDtodate: 10/04/2022 SIDE EFFECTS The following important adverse reactions are also discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Lactic Acidosis Lower Limb Amputation Volume Depletion Ketoacidosis Urosepsis and Pyelonephritis Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use of Sulfonylurea or Insulin Necrotizing Fasciitis […]
Vanos Dosage
Vanos Dosage Generic name: fluocinonide topical Brand names: Fluocinonide-E, Fluovix, Vanos Drug class: Topical steroids Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CRM: 0.1% Special Note [additional info] Info: search Topical Corticosteroid Potencies for Rx and OTC products classified by potency w/ dosage forms and strengths Dermatoses, steroid-responsive [apply qd-bid x14 days] Max: 60 g/wk; […]
Vasostrict Dosage
Vasostrict Dosage Generic name: vasopressin Drug class: Antidiuretic hormones Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Vasodilatory shock [septic shock, adjunct tx] Dose: 0.01-0.04 units/min IV; Start: 0.03 units/min IV; Info: use w/ norepinephrine; doses >0.05 units/min IV reserved for salvage tx; taper dose gradually to D/C [postcardiotomy shock] Dose: 0.03-0.1 units/min IV; […]
Veklury Dosage
Veklury Dosage Generic name: remdesivir Drug classes: Investigational drugs, Purine nucleosides Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ COVID-19 [mild-moderate] Dose: 200 mg IV x1, then 100 mg IV q24h x2 days; Start: ASAP w/in 7 days of sx onset; Info: for non-hospitalized pts at high risk for dz progression; search ‘COVID’ for additional […]
Vectical Dosage
Vectical Dosage Generic name: calcitriol (topical) Drug class: Topical antipsoriatics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: OINT: 3 mcg per g Psoriasis, mild-moderate plaque [apply bid] Max: 200 g/wk SRC: NLM .
Vasopressin Dosage
Vasopressin Dosage Generic name: vasopressin Brand names: Vasostrict, Pitressin Drug class: Antidiuretic hormones Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Vasodilatory shock [septic shock, adjunct tx] Dose: 0.01-0.04 units/min IV; Start: 0.03 units/min IV; Info: use w/ norepinephrine; doses >0.05 units/min IV reserved for salvage tx; taper dose gradually to D/C [postcardiotomy shock] Dose: […]
INVOKAMET XR SIDE EFFECTS
INVOKAMET XR SIDE EFFECTS Generic Name: canagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride Brand Name: Invokamet XR Last updated on MDtodate: 10/04/2022 SIDE EFFECTS The following adverse reactions are also discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Lactic Acidosis Lower Limb Amputation Hypotension Ketoacidosis Acute Kidney Injury and Impairment in Renal Function Hyperkalemia Urosepsis and Pyelonephritis Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use of Sulfonylurea or Insulin Genital Mycotic Infections Hypersensitivity […]