Suboxone Dosage
Suboxone Dosage Generic name: buprenorphine and naloxone (oral/sublingual) Dosage form: buccal film, sublingual film, sublingual tablet. Drug class: Narcotic analgesic combinations Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SL STRIP: 2 mg/0.5 mg, 4 mg/1 mg, 8 mg/2 mg, 12 mg/3 mg Restricted Distribution in US [1-866-287-2728 or www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment for more info] Info: providers […]
Synribo Dosage
Synribo Dosage Generic name: omacetaxine Drug class: Miscellaneous antineoplastics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ: 3.5 mg per mL 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 Chronic or accelerated phase CML, refractory [induction tx] […]
Ubrelvy Dosage
Ubrelvy Dosage Generic name: ubrogepant Drug class: CGRP inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 50 mg, 100 mg Migraine headache, acute [50-100 mg PO x1] Max: 200 mg/24h; Info: may repeat dose x1 after 2h Renal dosing CrCl 15-29: max 50 mg/dose; CrCl <15: avoid use HD/PD: not defined Hepatic […]
Udenyca Dosage
Udenyca Dosage Generic name: pegfilgrastim Brand names: Fulphila, Neulasta, Neulasta Onpro Kit, Nyvepria, Udenyca, Ziextenzo Drug class: Colony stimulating factors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (pre-filled syringe): 6 mg per 0.6 mL Febrile neutropenia prophylaxis, chemo-induced [6 mg SC x1] Start: >24h after chemo; Info: for pts w/ non-myeloid malignancies; do not give […]
Synjardy Dosage
Synjardy Dosage Brand names: Synjardy, Synjardy XR Drug class: Antidiabetic combinationsMedically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 5 mg/500 mg, 5 mg/1000 mg, 12.5 mg/500 mg, 12.5 mg/1000 mg Diabetes mellitus, type 2 [conversion from metformin] Dose: 1-2 tabs PO bid; Start: empagliflozin 5 mg PO bid plus current daily metformin dose PO divided […]
Uloric Dosage
Uloric Dosage Generic name: febuxostat Drug class: Antihyperuricemic agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 40 mg, 80 mg Gout prophylaxis [40-80 mg PO qd] Start: 40 mg PO qd, incr. to 80 mg PO qd if serum uric acid >6 mg/dL after 2wk; Info: give w/ gout flare prophylaxis such […]
Ultomiris Dosage
Ultomiris Dosage Generic name: ravulizumab Drug class: Selective immunosuppressants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (on-body injector): 245 mg; INJ (vial): various Restricted Distribution in US Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria [20-29 kg] Dose: 900 mg IV x1 on wk 1, then start maint. dose at 2100 mg IV q8wk on wk 3; […]
Ultracet Dosage
Ultracet Dosage Generic name: acetaminophen and tramadol Drug class: Narcotic analgesic combinations Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Brand Discontinued in US [see generic] SRC: NLM .
Umeclidinium Dosage
Umeclidinium Dosage Generic name: umeclidinium Brand name: Incruse Ellipta Drug class: Anticholinergic bronchodilators Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: DPI: 62.5 mcg/25 mcg per blister COPD, maintenance tx [1 puff inhaled qd] Max: 62.5 mcg/25 mcg/day Renal dosing renal impairment: no adjustment HD/PD: not defined Hepatic dosing mild-moderate impairment: no adjustment; severe impairment: […]
Unasyn Dosage
Unasyn Dosage Generic name: ampicillin and sulbactam Drug class: Beta-lactamase inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Special Note [strength clarification] Info: doses expressed as total ampicillin + sulbactam amt; 1.5 g ampicillin/sulbactam contains 1 g ampicillin + 0.5 g sulbactam Intra-abdominal infections [1.5-3 g IM/IV q6h] Max: 12 g/day; Info: […]