Temodar Dosage
Temodar Dosage Generic name: temozolomide (oral/injection) Drug class: Alkylating agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 100 mg, 140 mg, 180 mg, 250 mg; INJ: various Special Note [uses, dosing may vary] Info: refer to institution protocols and pkg insert prior to prescribing for uses, premeds, and dosing incl. toxicity-related dose […]
Tembexa Dosage
Tembexa Dosage Generic name: brincidofovir Dosage forms: tablets; oral suspension Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 100 mg; SUSP: 10 mg per mL Restricted Distribution in US [distributed directly to CDC and US Dept. of Defense] Smallpox [>48 kg] Dose: 200 mg PO qwk x2 doses; Info: give tab on empty […]
Tekturna Dosage
Tekturna Dosage Generic name: aliskiren Drug class: Renin inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 150 mg, 300 mg HTN [150-300 mg PO qd] Start: 150 mg PO qd; Max: 300 mg/day; Info: avoid admin. w/ high fat meal; decr. efficacy as monotherapy in Black pts, consider combo tx Renal dosing […]
Tegsedi Dosage
Tegsedi Dosage Generic name: inotersen Drug class: Miscellaneous metabolic agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (pre-filled syringe): 284 mg per 1.5 mL Restricted Distribution in US Polyneuropathy, hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis-assoc. [284 mg SC qwk] Info: vitamin A supplementation recommended; hold if Plt <100,000, urinary protein creatinine ratio >1000 mg/g, or eGFR […]
Tegretol Dosage
Tegretol Dosage Generic name: carbamazepine (oral) Brand names: Tegretol, Tegretol XR Drug class: Dibenzazepine anticonvulsants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 200 mg; CHEWABLE: 100 mg; SUSP: 100 mg per 5 mL Seizure disorder [800-1200 mg/day PO divided bid-qid] Start: 200 mg PO bid, incr. by 200 mg/day qwk; Max: 1600 mg/day; Info: […]
Tegaserod Dosage
Tegaserod Dosage Generic name: Tegaserod Brand name: Zelnorm Drug class: Serotoninergic neuroenteric modulators Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 6 mg Withdrawn from US Market [June 30, 2022] Info: mfr has voluntarily withdrawn drug in US; switch pts to alternative tx; 1-844-639-9726 or www.myzelnorm.com for more info Recommended Peds Dosing Withdrawn from […]
Teflaro Dosage
Teflaro Dosage Generic name: ceftaroline Drug class: Next generation cephalosporins Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Pneumonia, community-acquired [600 mg IV q12h for at least 5 days] Info: for inpatient tx; part of multi-drug regimen; refer to IDSA guidelines Skin/skin structure infections, acute bacterial [600 mg IV q12h x5-14 days] Renal dosing […]
Teduglutide Dosage
Teduglutide Dosage Generic name: teduglutide Brand name: Gattex Drug class: Miscellaneous GI agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ: 10 mg per mL Short bowel syndrome [0.05 mg/kg/dose SC qd] Info: for pts dependent on parenteral support Renal dosing [adjust dose amount] eGFR <60: decr. usual dose by 50% HD/PD: not defined Hepatic […]
Tecfidera Dosage
Tecfidera Dosage Generic name: dimethyl fumarate Drug class: Selective immunosuppressants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: DR CAP: 120 mg, 240 mg; convenience pack Special Note [convenience pack components] Info: 30-day starter pack contains 120 mg cap x14 and 240 mg cap x46 Multiple sclerosis, relapsing forms [240 mg PO bid] Start: 120 […]
Tecentriq Dosage
Tecentriq Dosage Generic name: atezolizumab Drug class: Anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies 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 and dosing incl. toxicity-related dose adjustments Urothelial carcinoma, locally advanced or metastatic [1200 mg IV q3wk] […]