Xermelo Dosage
Xermelo Dosage Generic name: telotristat ethyl Drug class: Miscellaneous GI agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 250 mg Carcinoid syndrome diarrhea [250 mg PO tid] Info: use w/ somatostatin analog; give w/ food Renal dosing [see below] renal impairment: no adjustment HD/PD: not defined Hepatic dosing Child-Pugh Class A: caution […]
Slo-Niacin Dosage
Slo-Niacin Dosage Generic name: niacin (nicotinic acid) Brand names: B-3-50, B3-500-Gr, Endur-acin, HDL Benefit. Drug classes: Miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents, Vitamins Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: ER TAB: 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg Special Note [formulation clarification] Info: not interchangeable w/ other niacin ER products; do not substitute on a mg to mg […]
Slynd Dosage
Slynd Dosage Generic name: drospirenone Drug class: Progestins Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: progestin-only pack Special Note [progestin-only pack components] Info: 28-day pack contains drospirenone 4 mg tab x24, then inert tab x4 [additional info] Info: see Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP) Therapeutic Equivalence and Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP) Hormonal Activity tables Contraception […]
Sogroya Dosage
Sogroya Dosage Generic name: somapacitan-beco Dosage form: injection, for subcutaneous use Drug class: Growth hormones Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (pen): 10 mg per 1.5 mL New FDA Approval: September 2020 [manufacturer does not plan to make drug available in US] Growth hormone deficiency [manufacturer does not plan to make drug […]
Solifenacin Dosage
Solifenacin Dosage Generic name: solifenacin Brand names: VESIcare, VESIcare LS Drug class: Urinary antispasmodics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 5 mg, 10 mg Overactive bladder [5-10 mg PO qd] Start: 5 mg PO qd; Max: 10 mg/day Renal dosing [adjust dose amount] CrCl <30: max 5 mg qd HD/PD: not defined Hepatic dosing […]
Soliqua Dosage
Soliqua Dosage Generic name: insulin glargine and lixisenatide Drug class: Antidiabetic combinations Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (SoloStar pen): 100 units/33 mcg per mL Diabetes mellitus, type 2 [tx-naive pts] Dose: 15-60 units SC qd; Start: 15 units SC qd, may adjust daily dose by 2-4 units no more […]
Soliris Dosage
Soliris Dosage Generic name: eculizumab Drug class: Selective immunosuppressants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Restricted Distribution in US [1-888-765-4747 or www.solirisrems.com for more info] Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria [900 mg IV q2wk] Start: 600 mg IV qwk x4wk, then 900 mg IV qwk x1wk, then 900 mg IV q2wk; Info: give […]
Solodyn Dosage
Solodyn Dosage Generic name: minocycline Drug class: Tetracyclines Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: ER TAB: 55 mg, 65 mg, 80 mg, 105 mg, 115 mg Acne vulgaris, mod-severe non-nodular [1 mg/kg/dose PO qd x12wk] Info: for inflammatory lesions only; use closest tab strength; give w/ food to decr. esophageal irritation; do not […]
Solosec Dosage
Solosec Dosage Generic name: secnidazole Drug classes: Amebicides, Miscellaneous antibiotics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: GRANULE: 2 g Bacterial vaginosis [2 g PO x1] Info: do not chew granules; not 1st-line agent Trichomoniasis [2 g PO x1] Info: do not chew granules Renal dosing [not defined] renal impairment: not defined HD/PD: not […]
Solriamfetol Dosage
Solriamfetol Dosage Generic name: solriamfetol Brand name: Sunosi Drug class: Miscellaneous central nervous system agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 75 mg, 150 mg Narcolepsy [75-150 mg PO qam] Start: 75 mg PO qam, may incr. dose no more frequently than q3 days; Max: 150 mg/day Obstructive sleep apnea [37.5-150 mg […]