Skyrizi Dosage
Skyrizi Dosage Generic name: risankizumab Drug class: Interleukin inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (auto-injector): 150 mg; INJ (pre-filled syringe): 150 mg per mL; INJ (on-body injector): 360 mg; INJ (vial): various Special Note [formulation clarification] Info: nonproprietary name = risankizumab-rzaa Psoriasis, mod-severe plaque [150 mg SC q12wk] Start: 150 […]
Subsys Dosage
Subsys Dosage Generic name: fentanyl (buccal/sublingual) Brand names: Abstral, Fentora, Subsys Drug class: Narcotic analgesics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SPRAY: 100 mcg per actuation, 200 mcg per actuation, 400 mcg per actuation, 600 mcg per actuation, 800 mcg per actuation Restricted Distribution in US Special Note [prescribing info] Info: consider prescribing naloxone […]
Succimer Dosage
Succimer Dosage Generic name: succimer Brand name: Chemet Drug class: Chelating agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 100 mg Lead poisoning [10 mg/kg/dose PO q12h x14 days] Start: 10 mg/kg/dose PO q8h x5 days; Info: for level >45 mcg/dL; may repeat course >q2wk; may sprinkle in soft food or juice; hold […]
Supprelin LA Dosage
Supprelin LA Dosage Generic name: Histrelin Implant (CPP) Drug classes: Gonadotropin releasing hormones, Hormones / antineoplastics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Peds Dosing Dosage forms: IMPLANT: 50 mg Central precocious puberty [2 yo and older] Dose: 1 implant SC q12mo; Info: see pkg insert for insertion and removal procedures; consider D/C by 11 yo (girls) or […]
Suprane Dosage
Suprane Dosage Generic name: Desflurane Drug class: General anesthetics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: VOLATILE LIQUID General anesthesia induction [MAC in 100% oxygen] Dose: individualize dose; Start: 3%, incr. by 0.5-1% q2-3 breaths prn; Info: cough/excitation may limit induction speed; end tidal conc. 4-11% produces surgical anesthesia x2-4min; MAC in 25 […]
Sustiva Dosage
Sustiva Dosage Generic name: efavirenz Drug class: NNRTIs Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 50 mg, 200 mg; TAB: 600 mg HIV infection [600 mg PO qhs] Info: give on empty stomach; do not cut/crush/chew tab Renal dosing [no adjustment] renal impairment: no adjustment HD/PD: no adjustment; no supplement Hepatic dosing […]
Sustol Dosage
Sustol Dosage Generic name: granisetron (injection) Drug class: 5HT3 receptor antagonists Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (pre-filled syringe): 10 mg per 0.4 mL Nausea/vomiting prevention, chemo-related [10 mg SC x1] Start: 30min before chemo; Info: give w/ corticosteroid; may repeat no more frequently than q7 days Renal dosing [see below] […]
Xadago Dosage
Xadago Dosage Generic name: safinamide Drug class: Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 50 mg, 100 mg Parkinson dz, adjunct tx [50-100 mg PO qd] Start: 50 mg PO qd x2wk, then may incr. to 100 mg PO qd; Max: 100 mg/day; Info: use w/ carbidopa/levodopa; decr. dose to […]
Xalatan Dosag
Xalatan Dosage Generic name: latanoprost ophthalmic Drug class: Ophthalmic glaucoma agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SOL: 0.005% Elevated IOP [1 gtt in eye(s) qpm] Max: 1 dose/24h; Info: for open-angle glaucoma or ocular HTN SRC: NLM .
Xalkori Dosage
Xalkori Dosage Generic name: crizotinib Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 200 mg, 250 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 ALK- or ROS1-positive non-small cell lung CA, metastatic […]