Soltamox Dosage
Soltamox Dosage Generic name: tamoxifen Drug classes: Hormones / antineoplastics, Selective estrogen receptor modulators Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SOL: 20 mg per 10 mL Hormone receptor-positive breast CA [adjuvant tx] Dose: 20 mg PO qd x5-10y; Max: 20 mg/day; Info: for use following total/partial mastectomy, axillary dissection, and breast XRT and […]
Solu-Cortef Dosage
Solu-Cortef Dosage Generic name: hydrocortisone (injection) Drug class: Glucocorticoids Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Corticosteroid-responsive conditions [20-240 mg/day IM/IV divided bid-qid] Alt: 100-500 mg IM/IV q2-6h; Info: dose, frequency varies by condition; taper dose gradually to D/C if high-dose or long-term use Adrenal insufficiency, acute [100 mg IV q6-8h x24-48h] […]
Soma Dosage
Soma Dosage Generic name: carisoprodol Brand names: Soma, Vanadom Drug class: Skeletal muscle relaxants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 250 mg, 350 mg Musculoskeletal pain, acute [250-350 mg PO tid and qhs] Max: x2-3wk; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use Renal dosing renal impairment: not defined, caution advised HD/PD: […]
Somatropin Dosage
Somatropin Dosage Generic name: somatropin Brand names: Genotropin, Humatrope, Norditropin FlexPro Pen, Nutropin AQ NuSpin 10, Omnitrope, Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (pen): 6 mg per 2.88 mL, 12 mg per 2.88 mL, 24 mg per 2.88 mL; INJ (vial): various Growth hormone deficiency [0.006-0.0125 mg/kg/dose SC qd] Start: up to […]
SSKI Dosage
SSKI Dosage Generic name: potassium iodide Brand names: iOSAT, SSKI (saturated), ThyroSafe, ThyroShield Drug classes: Antithyroid agents, Expectorants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SOL: 1 g per mL Respiratory tract congestion [50-250 mg PO tid] Max: 500 mg/dose; Info: for pts w/ chronic pulmonary disease Thyroidectomy, preop [50-250 mg PO tid] Start: 10-14 days before […]
Stalevo Dosage
Stalevo Dosage Generic name: carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa Brand names: Stalevo 100, Stalevo 125, Stalevo 150, Stalevo 200, Stalevo 50, Stalevo 75 Drug class: Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 12.5 mg/50 mg/200 mg, 18.75 mg/75 mg/200 mg, 25 mg/100 mg/200 mg, 31.25 mg/125 mg/200 mg, 37.5 mg/150 mg/200 mg, 50 mg/200 […]
Stiolto Respimat Dosage
Stiolto Respimat Dosage Generic name: olodaterol and tiotropium Drug class: Bronchodilator combinations Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: MDI: 2.5 mcg/2.5 mcg per actuation COPD, maintenance tx [2 puffs inhaled qd] Max: 2 puffs/24h Renal dosing [see below] renal impairment: no adjustment; Info: monitor for anticholinergic side effects if CrCl <60 HD/PD: not […]
Stribild Dosage
Stribild Dosage Generic name: cobicistat, elvitegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir Drug class: Antiviral combinations Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 150 mg/150 mg/200 mg/300 mg HIV infection [1 tab PO qd] Info: give w/ food HIV post-exposure prophylaxis [1 tab PO qd] Info: refer to HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, Occupational and HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, […]
Striverdi Respimat Dosage
Striverdi Respimat Dosage Generic name: olodaterol (inhalation) Drug class: Adrenergic bronchodilators Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: MDI: 2.5 mcg per actuation COPD, maintenance tx [2 puffs inhaled q24h] Max: 5 mcg/24h Renal dosing renal impairment: no adjustment HD/PD: not defined Hepatic dosing mild-moderate impairment: no adjustment; severe impairment: not defined SRC: […]
Stromectol Dosage
Stromectol Dosage Generic Name: ivermectin Brand Name: Stromectol Drug Class: Antiparasitic Agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 3 mg Special Note, COVID-19 [investigational use, efficacy unproven] Info: not currently authorized or approved by FDA for COVID-19 tx; insufficient data per NIH; search ‘COVID’ for additional resources including guidelines, published study summaries, and […]